Direct Support Professional - IDD

All Ways Caring HomeCare•ROBBINS, NC

4d•$13 - $15

About The Position

All Ways Caring HomeCare is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate direct care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting and in clients’ homes. The role supports clients’ dignity, privacy, independence, and individual needs. The Direct Support Professional assists with personal care and health-related tasks, supports individuals’ relationships and self-help activities, implements individual service and behavior support plans, and helps prevent or de-escalate challenging behaviors. The role also includes maintaining daily documentation and transporting individuals to community activities and medical appointments.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a background check.
Have a driver's license and valid auto insurance.
Have a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care, including basic hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
Perform medical monitoring and health care-related tasks.
Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
Encourage self-help activities.
Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
Manage individuals’ behaviors through prevention or de-escalation of aggression.
Maintain accurate daily documentation of activities, fire and disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goals, data tracking, and other required information.
Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
Transport clients or run errands for clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.