What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at Universal Support, Inc.?
Full Job Description
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / CAREGIVER
Provide caregiving to adults with disabilities who reside in their homes. Every client is different and requires different types of assistance.
THE SKILLS
The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients reach their goals. Support Services are provided in the person’s home and in the community at times, based on each Individual's goals.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, medical monitoring, and health care-related tasks.
- Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
- Ensures client safety
- Encourages self-help activities.
- Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.
- Documents services are provided on a daily log sheet.
- Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
- Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Direct Support Professional Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a client’s residence.
- Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
- Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including walking for periods of time
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
Job Types: Full-time and Part-time
Pay: Starting $19.00
Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday is available
- 8 hours 6:00am - 2:00pm
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Referral pay
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred but not needed)
Work Location: 2286 Villa Verde Rd., Escondido, CA 92029
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19