What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver DSP (Urgently Hiring) position at Morningstar Care Services LLC?
IHS & Homemaking Services – Job Description Position Overview
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized home and community-based support to a client receiving Individualized Home Supports (IHS) and homemaking services. The goal of the position is to promote the client’s independence, safety, dignity, and ability to participate in daily activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
Primary ResponsibilitiesIndividualized Home Supports (IHS)
- Provide person-centered support based on the client’s individual needs, preferences, goals, and service plan.
- Assist the client with developing and maintaining daily living skills.
- Support the client with household routines and activities of daily living as identified in the service plan.
- Encourage independence and allow the client to complete tasks to the greatest extent possible.
- Provide reminders, prompts, guidance, and supervision when appropriate.
- Assist with organization, scheduling, and establishing consistent daily routines.
- Support the client with accessing and participating in appropriate community activities.
- Encourage socialization, communication, and meaningful community involvement.
- Monitor and report changes in the client’s needs, behaviors, or overall well-being to the appropriate supervisor.
Homemaking Services
- Perform routine household cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and clean commonly used areas.
- Clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and other areas of the home.
- Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry as needed.
- Change and maintain bed linens.
- Assist with organizing household items and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Assist with grocery shopping and other routine household errands when included in the client’s authorized services.
- Follow appropriate procedures for handling cleaning products and maintaining household safety.
Client-Centered Approach
- Respect the client’s privacy, choices, preferences, rights, and dignity.
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Promote independence rather than creating unnecessary dependence on staff.
- Provide support in a respectful, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental manner.
- Follow the client’s individual service plan and the direction of the supervising provider.
Documentation & Communication
- Complete required service documentation accurately and on time.
- Document services provided, activities completed, and relevant observations.
- Communicate significant changes, concerns, incidents, or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Participate in required training and follow applicable agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Clear background check is mandatory.
- Reliable, responsible, and compassionate.
- Able to work independently and follow an individualized service plan.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Previous experience providing direct support, homemaking, caregiving, or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Must meet all applicable agency, training, background-study, and regulatory requirements.
Physical Requirements
The position may require standing, walking, bending, lifting household items, completing cleaning tasks, and assisting with routine household activities. Specific physical requirements will depend on the client’s individual needs and authorized services.
Goal of Services
The overall goal is to provide respectful, individualized support that helps the client remain safe and independent in their home and community while maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment.
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24