Hope Network is Hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Harbor Point Lapeer - 2nd Shift Part Time Near Lapeer, MI
How you will change lives... The Direct Support Professional will assist in the following areas of personal care and development: Safety - Monitor and ensure safety 24/7; this may be eyes- on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc. - Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution Relationships - Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication - Foster a spirit of partnership with individuals served, the community, and other professionals Activities and Daily Living Skills - Help build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence - Assist person served to identify and/or participate in social and leisure interest and activities such as: transport/escort to stores, concerts, movies or in house social events (barbeques, movie nights, games, etc.) - Help person served with activities of daily living to include (but not limited to): get to and from places, dressed/undressed, bathe/shower, comb hair, trim nails, restroom assistance, and cooking Health - Monitor vitals for any medical condition or illness - Promote positive behavior - Attend medical appointments and ensure accurate information is relayed between medical provider and care team - Understand, read, and assist in the implementation of medical, behavioral, and/or clinical team care plans and provide accurate, timely, and descriptive documentation of such Community - Connect person served with opportunities or places in their community to develop relationships with others - Support community participation, volunteering, career goals or employment, and educational interests About you... - You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication - You exhibit characteristics of trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty - You respect diversity and inclusion - You demonstrate professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality - You take part in continuous education, training, and personal development and growth We are Hopeful you have... - High school diploma/ GED - Valid State of Michigan driver's license - Ability to lift 50 lbs. - Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid - Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations - Possess basic computer skills