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A Direct Support Professional, or Direct Support Care Professional, cares for individuals experiencing developmental or intellectual disabilities or illnesses. Their main duties include helping individuals with all daily outcomes assigned based on the individuals ISP. Complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting Individuals to social outings, aiding with hygiene task/toileting, and keeping patients safe from potential health hazards in their surrounding environment during their time at their day program. All DSP's are responsible for upholding and respecting the individuals rights under the HIPAA laws, guidelines, and regulations while aiding the individuals in their daily activities here at Visions.
**One weekend a month is required**
Shifts that are requiring immediate hire with a $500 incentive:
3-11pm (Mon-Fri)
11p-7a (Fri-Sun)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 Professional & 1 Personal Resume
Required Experience
- At least 6 months - 1 Year of initial DSP or health care experience
- Certified in Medication Administration
- Behavioral Training (TOVA)
- CPR/First Aide Training
- Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Training
Required Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Outstanding Work Ethic
- Works well with others/ within a team
- Good level of Patience & Integrity
- Professionalism and Punctual
- Reliable and Dependable
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
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COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to test negative for COVID-19 prior to first day of employment. Required to wear a mask while on & within the premises. All must wash hands or sanitize at our nearby sanitation stations regularly.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
Part Time | Full Time
$31k-34k (estimate)
06/13/2024
10/09/2024
The job skills required for Direct Support Professional include CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, Intellectual Disabilities, Housekeeping, Integrity, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Direct Support Professional. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Direct Support Professional. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
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Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing.
02/19/2022: Queens Village, NY
Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying.
02/23/2022: Idaho Falls, ID
Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule.
02/14/2022: Clearwater, FL
Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments.
02/15/2022: Greensboro, NC
Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs.
04/25/2022: Pensacola, FL
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Career tips from people on Direct Support Professional jobs
First aid certified.
03/12/2022: Dallas, TX
Understanding of various disabilities.
03/15/2022: San Diego, CA
These support professionals need to maintain composure and approach crisis situations calmly.
03/09/2022: Mcallen, TX
Employers must be able to rely on their support professionals to show up on time and reliably complete all assigned tasks.
04/02/2022: Altoona, PA
Knowledgeable about patient care
04/12/2022: Canton, OH
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