Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Intermediate Care Facility (Tampa)

Quest•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a bench posting for future opportunities. Qualified candidates will be contacted if an opening becomes available. The role provides support and care to individuals living in an Intermediate Care Facility home, including personal care, social interaction, safe transfers, mealtime assistance, housekeeping, and supervision. Staff may need to stay beyond scheduled hours until the next shift arrives or backup staffing is arranged, and are expected to report during inclement weather, including potentially sheltering in place during a hurricane. If hired as a driver, the employee transports residents to training centers, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings using large-capacity vehicles, while following applicable Department of Transportation regulations and local laws. Multiple full-time schedules are listed, including day, evening, and overnight options. Candidates should speak with a recruiter to learn which schedules are currently available.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 18 years of age; at least 21 years old if hired as a driver.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and remain calm and communicate during a crisis.
Previous working knowledge of household appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and ovens.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform household tasks involving bending and lifting, push wheelchairs, and use hands for tasks such as writing, typing, and handling small objects.

Nice To Haves

If hired as a driver, ability to safely operate large-capacity vehicles, including 10–12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses, and navigate traffic.
Valid Florida driver's license maintained in good standing.
Experience with Hoyer lifts, van lifts, and adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care as needed, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and hygiene assistance.
Provide regular positive social and leisure interaction to individuals in the home.
Safely lift, transfer, and reposition individuals according to daily schedules.
Support mealtime safety, including food preparation, diet textures and restrictions, adaptive equipment, and feeding assistance.
Complete daily housekeeping tasks, including washing dishes, making beds, doing laundry, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and mopping and sweeping.
Ensure adequate supervision of individuals in the home, including staying past scheduled hours when needed until staff or backup coverage arrives.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure supervision and care, including sheltering in place during a hurricane if necessary.
Treat all people with dignity and respect and communicate in a friendly, professional manner with individuals in the home, coworkers, visitors, and customers.
If hired as a driver, operate large-capacity vehicles, such as 10–12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses, to transport individuals to training centers, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings.
Comply with DOT regulations and local laws when operating a vehicle.