What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seven Days On, and Seven Days Off, Direct Support Professional (DSP) 3rd Shift position at Capitol City Residential Health Care?
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Jackson, TN and surrounding areas $15.68 an hour - Immediate Full-time 1st Shift - Part-time - and On-Demand call-in positions available.
Purpose of the Direct Support Professional:
The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life to participate fully in their communities.
To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community. To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you, will provide support at home, work, and other community places.
Direct Support Professional Skills:
The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a very significant one. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting our individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A DSP will assist a person, with developmental disabilities, to have a meaningful, safe and self-directed life, skills are needed which include the following but are not limited to:
- provide quality care of individuals in their home
- ensure supports and services are person-centered
- provide breakfast | lunch | dinner dietary options for individuals daily
- promote physical health and emotional well-being
- provide responsible and accountable financial management
- maintain confidentiality
- drive individual to doctor's appointments, school, work, and community based activities
- support individual to form new relationships
- maintain existing relationships
- document daily reports electronically
Capitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts:
Full Time: 7 days on and 7 days off 8am-8pm | 8pm-8am and every other weekend
Part Time: Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm | 8pm-8am
On-Demand - call-in daily on the days you can work 8am-8pm, 8pm-8am; 4pm-midnight; and all weekends
apply online www.cctenn.com on our careers page.
Capitol City Residential Healthcare
77 Executive Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Schedule:
- 12 Hour Shift
- Day Shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night Shift
- On Call
- Weekends
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Duties:
- Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
- Charting or taking notes for others to review
- Providing companionship and supportive listening
- Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
- Feeding clients
- Maintaining patient's health equipment
- Responding to emergency situations
- Administering medication
- Transporting client to appointments - valid driver's license required
- Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
- Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
- ***Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle for the 8am-8pm shift
Salary : $16