Caregiver/DSP

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Training & development

Job description

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.

Responsibilities:

Assist clients with daily living activities

Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties

Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities

Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment

Qualifications:

Previous experience in personal care or other related fields

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Ability to build rapport with clients

One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of

children or adults with a diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability.

Certification ( If you do not have any or some of the certifications, we can help you obtain All of these certifications within a few days. Contact us for details):

Gov issued IDs

TOVA

First Aid

CPR

Driver's License/Car

TB test result

High school diploma

Medication management

Direct Support Professional assists individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities with daily living

activities at home or in the community. Their duties may include making beds, doing laundry, preparing and providing meals.

Knowledge and Abilities:

*Knowledge of some of the characteristics and concepts of Developmental and intellectual Disability, mental health, health

disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches for children.

*Knowledge of simple care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and environmental hygiene.

*Ability to implement and follow the policies and procedures of the department, facility, or service entity.

*Ability to engage in the care, training, and rehabilitation of physically and mentally challenged individuals.

*Ability to provide basic care, personal care, and hygiene.

*Ability to teach clients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-care skills.

*Ability to participate with professional staff in the design and implementation of training and programmatic activities.

*Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of others.

*Ability to observe, record, and report clients' behavior, attitude, and physical condition.

*Ability to perform simple math and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

*Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.

Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of

children or adults with a primary diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability and/or secondary diagnosis of mental health.

Job Type: Part-time

Full-time