What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional DSP position at Interim HealthCare Inc.?
Direct Support Professional DSP
Covering needs in Carbondale, Clarks Summit, and the Scranton area
Discover a career with variety, challenge and growth potential. As a Direct Support Professional DSP for Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you’ll have the opportunity to work in different facilities, meet new people, gain more experience and build your skills—there’s nothing like it!
Our Direct Support Professionals DSPs enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Up to $20 per hour
- Shifts: 3p-11p and 11p-7a (some opportunities end at 9am)
- Group Home Setting
- Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
- Health Insurance, Referral Bonuses up to $500, weekly pay, direct deposit, and more!
As a Direct Support Professional DSP, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Care for the personal care and hygiene needs of patients in facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, and personal care homes
- Help with daily needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, eating and nutritional intake
- Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
- Check vitals, measure intake/output, monitor blood glucose and document any changes
- Observe patient and notify supervisor of issues requiring a change in care, medication or equipment
A few must-haves for Direct Support Professional DSP:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of six (6) months caregiving experience
- CPR certification, First Aide certification
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
- Compassionate nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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