Direct Support Professional
Duties:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals under your care
- Implement individualized care plans and follow specific instructions from supervisors or healthcare professionals
- Assist with transportation needs, including driving individuals to appointments or activities
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided and any changes in individual's condition or behavior
- Promote independence and socialization by engaging individuals in recreational activities and community outings
Skills:
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals
- Ability to provide first aid and respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Experience in social work or related field is a plus
- Ability to lift and assist individuals with mobility needs
- Familiarity with childcare practices is beneficial
We offer competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits package. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Please submit your application along with your resume for consideration.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 56 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person