You haven't searched anything yet.
Direct Support Professional
(8am-4pm, 3:30 pm-10 pm, 10pm-8am)
Duties:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs (1:1)
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals under your care
- Help individuals develop and maintain social skills and relationships
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, such as nurses and social workers, to ensure the well-being of individuals
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided and individual progress
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals
Skills:
- Experience or knowledge in nursing, dementia care, or assisted living is preferred
- Ability to provide compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs
- Proficient in meal preparation and ensuring dietary restrictions are followed
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of medication administration procedures and protocols
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality
- Ability to drive or transport individuals to appointments or community activities (if required)
- Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals in nursing homes or assisted living facilities
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. If you have the skills and compassion to provide exceptional care, we invite you to apply for the position of Direct Support Professional.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
Work Location: In person
Part Time | Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$30k-33k (estimate)
05/31/2024
09/26/2024
CLYDE, NC
50 - 100
2007
BRAD ALEXANDER
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
The following is the career advancement route for DSP (Direct Support Professional) positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a DSP (Direct Support Professional), it can be promoted into senior positions as a Home Care Aide I that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary DSP (Direct Support Professional). You can explore the career advancement for a DSP (Direct Support Professional) below and select your interested title to get hiring information.