Direct Support Professional

WE ARE HIRING!

IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CARING FOR OTHERS THEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU.

Lakeland

Metro Star Services is looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical/mental disabilities to live a more fulfilled and happy life.

Provide direct care services to the men and women who live in the Central Florida, including, but not limited to, training and assistance in activities of daily living (ADL) skills, independent living skills, community inclusion, productivity skills and recreational activities, with an emphasis on the individual desires and needs of each individual.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, report, document and provide individual protection in the event of an occurrence, reportable or serious reportable incident or allegation of abuse.
• Uphold and protect the rights of all individuals. Maintain health and safety of all individuals.
• Assist individuals with ADL skills and social skills.
• Implement individual goals.
• Foster a person-centered atmosphere conductive to the growth and development of individuals.
• Assist individuals in food shopping, preparing meals or cook meals that would meet the individual dietary needs.
• Assist individuals with personal grooming and hygiene.
• Communicate with staff and management.
• Administer medications as needed and document accurately on the Medication Administration as required. Record sheets (upon completion of an approved AMAP course).