DSP (Weekly Pay/$18/hour/Part time weekday overnights)

Schedule:

Thursdays: 8p-9:30a (overnight)

Fridays: 8a-8a (overnight)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with diverse needs. This part-time position offers set weekday hours, providing vital assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being. As a DSP, you will deliver personalized care, support daily activities, and foster a positive environment for those you serve. Your compassionate approach will help enhance quality of life while ensuring compliance with all safety and privacy standards. The family of the individual has requested female only caregivers.

Duties

• Provide direct personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support to clients with various disabilities or health conditions.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation, medication administration, and light housekeeping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, observe changes in health status, and document findings accurately in care plans while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Support clients with mobility using equipment like Hoyer lifts and patient transfer methods; assist with manual handling and heavy lifting when necessary.
• Engage in patient observation to ensure safety, respond promptly to emergencies with first aid or CPR when needed, and communicate effectively with healthcare teams.
• Facilitate community involvement by providing transportation assistance and encouraging participation in social activities.
• Maintain detailed records of care provided, update care plans regularly, and uphold residents’ rights in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, autism spectrum disorder support, and neurodevelopmental disorders is advantageous.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is required; additional training in medication administration and HIPAA compliance is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect empathetically with clients and team members.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting, patient transfers, manual handling, and assisting with ADLs safely.
• Experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities supports success in this role.
• Must be reliable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to providing high-quality patient-centered care.

Embark on a rewarding career where your efforts directly improve lives! We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values your skills and compassion as we work together to create supportive communities for those we serve.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work this posted schedule of Thursday and Friday overnights?
• What makes you a good fit for this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• direct care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid/CPR (Preferred)
• Medication Administration (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18