Description:
Direct Support Professional – Residential Aide Summary
Schedule: Full-time, all shifts available (may include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed)
Pay: $20.00 – $21.75/hour
Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of paid time off for eligible full-time employees.
The Direct Support Professional – Residential Aide provides direct care, supervision, and support to residents (people receiving services) in a residential setting. This role focuses on assisting individuals in developing independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), while ensuring health, safety, and overall well-being. DSPs actively participate in daily household management and serve as positive role models for residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide training and assistance to residents to develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping
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Assist residents with personal care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, and hygiene
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Provide supervision to residents in the home and community to ensure safety and well-being
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Support residents in developing money management skills, including budgeting and making appropriate purchases
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Administer medications and complete required documentation in accordance with agency policy and certification requirements
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Complete all required documentation accurately and within designated timeframes, including progress notes, T-logs, and habilitation plans
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Transport and accompany residents to medical appointments, recreational activities, and community outings
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Provide training in mobility and community orientation
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Assist residents with daily household operations and routine domestic tasks
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the residence, including common areas and resident spaces
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Participate in assessments, service plan implementation, and team meetings as required
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Maintain communication with supervisors regarding resident health, safety, and behavioral concerns
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Act as a positive role model when teaching household, social, and community skills
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Build and maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and team members
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Follow all agency policies and procedures, including those related to safety, incident reporting, and confidentiality
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Adhere to OPWDD regulations, including Part 633 (Consumer Rights) and Part 624 (Incident Reporting)
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Attend required meetings, trainings, and scheduled house meetings
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Check and respond to agency email regularly during scheduled shifts
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Report to work as scheduled and make every effort to maintain coverage during inclement weather conditions
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
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Valid NY State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier require
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Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds (including transfers and physical support)
