Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

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Administers medications to individuals as assigned

· Has 1-2 years’ experience working with developmentally disabled

· Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration

· Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed

· Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating

· Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences

· Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual service plan and behavior plan

· Keeps residence and resident’s personal space clean, organized, and tidy, laundry, mopping, and dusting

· Documents individuals’ health (i.e., temperature, weight, bowel movements, behaviors.)

· Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner

· Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily

· Completes communication logbooks during shift

· Clocks in and out before and after every shift

Float between our Hayward and Oakland job locations

Part-time