DSP 2

Easterseals Southern California • Pasadena, CA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the DSP 2 attends to the personal care of residents living in a residential group home and assists in planning and coordinating daily activities that support residents’ development of living skills. The role provides care in accordance with residents’ Individual Program Plans (IPP) and Individual Support Plans (ISP), including personal care, medication assistance, meal support, transportation, and household tasks. Compensation starts at $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 well orally and in writing, and to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making, 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 FBI, as required by Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally in a vehicle appropriate for transporting residents, maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to provide personal care and transfer an individual with no weight-bearing ability.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively; walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods; and push or pull wheelchairs across varied terrain.
• Physical activity includes occasional carrying/lifting of 0–70 pounds; occasional standing and walking for up to three hours per day; constant sitting for up to eight hours per day; and keyboard activity, telephone use, and writing.
• Ability to view a computer monitor and read newsprint.
• Ability to work with exposure to potentially unpleasant or hazardous conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily activities to develop residents’ 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, and assist individuals with eating, including G-tube feeding when required.
• 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