Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional, where your compassionate care and active support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, and aging needs. In this vital role, you will provide personalized assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being. Your energy and empathy will help create a positive environment where clients feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a lasting impact in the community.
Duties
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and mobility support using manual handling techniques and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning to meet individual dietary needs.
- Support clients during community outings or appointments by providing personal transportation assistance and ensuring safety throughout activities.
- Maintain detailed documentation of care provided, including patient observations, medication administration records, and incident reports.
- Engage in patient monitoring for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other neurodevelopmental disorders, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times.
Experience
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide patient care with patience and compassion in settings involving dementia care, memory care, hospice care, or geriatrics.
- Experience working with individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities supports your ability to adapt care strategies effectively.
- Knowledge of medication administration procedures and first aid/CPR certification is essential for ensuring client safety.
- Familiarity with care plans development and implementation helps deliver personalized support aligned with each client’s needs.
- Hands-on experience with patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and patient personal care assistance enhances your ability to perform manual handling safely.
- Ability to communicate clearly with clients, families, and healthcare teams while maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
Join us as a Direct Support Professional if you’re passionate about empowering individuals through dedicated caregiving! This role offers a rewarding career path where your skills in patient observation, caregiving techniques, and community support will truly shine—helping clients live more independent and fulfilling lives every day.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
