DSP 2

Easterseals Southern California • Long Beach, CA

5d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the DSP 2 attends to the personal care of residents living in a residential facility and helps plan and coordinate daily activities that support residents’ development of living skills. The position works in a group home setting and provides assistance consistent with residents’ Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals. The beginning starting pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma.
• DSP-I and DSP-II certifications are required.
• Valid CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications are required.
• One to two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to interpret and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills and to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required by Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally in a vehicle appropriate for transporting residents and maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards.
• Must possess and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to provide personal-care assistance and transfer an individual with no weight-bearing ability.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods and push or pull wheelchairs over varied terrain.
• Ability to perform keyboard activity, telephone use, and writing; visual ability to view a computer monitor and read newsprint.
• Ability to work with exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Previous caregiver experience is invited but not stated as a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily activities that assist residents in developing living skills consistent with their IPP and ISP goals.
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of medications, which may include suppositories.
• Provide personal care, including assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom use, and preparing for bedtime.
• Assist with care and cleaning of the residential home, including laundering and ironing residents’ clothing.
• Assist with or prepare meals in compliance with dietary restrictions; help individuals eat, including those who may need G-tube feeding assistance.
• Transport individuals to health care appointments and other locations.
• Complete necessary reports and documentation daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED