What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Summit Home Care?
Summit Home Health Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for weekend shifts to provide person-centered care with compassion and respect to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you will provide safe, engaging, and meaningful opportunities to individuals in their homes and communities.
Various schedules and shifts are currently available, including days, evenings, weekends, and overnights.
Responsibilities
Provide Total Care- assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, etc.
Support individuals to obtain skills for daily living
Encourage independence through personalized plans of care
Support individuals with recreational activities in the community
Nurture social and communication skills
Strengthen independence
Qualifications
18 years of age or older
Have a current, non-provisional driver’s license in good standing
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Have a desire to work with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to achieve or maintain increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their homes and in the community.
CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
Previous DSP experience is required. We offer paid job training.
Pay: $23 an hour
EEO Statement
Summit HHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $23