Direct Support Professional

As the  Direct Support Professional you will provide support to individuals with disabilities, helping them live independently, safely, and actively in the community.  This position will assist individuals in a home living environment with daily tasks, personal care, medication management, and community engagement activities designed to achieve their personal goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Interacts with individuals regularly, listening and appropriately responding to their concerns.

- Connect individuals to activities within the community to support physical and mental health needs.

- Provide encouragement and coaching in support of learning and daily living skills.

- Assist individuals with shopping for personal needs and desires.

- Coach individuals on sound financial management decisions.

- Assist with meal planning, shopping, and food preparation to achieve healthy eating goals.

- Perform routine procedures to maintain flexibility such as range of motion exercises and assistance in ambulation.

- Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:

Bathing and shampooing

- Skin care/nail care

- Oral hygiene

- Shaving

- Dressing

- Performs a variety of household services essential to health care including:

Meal preparation/feeding

- Basic laundry

- Intermediate housekeeping, trash removal, and general cleaning

- Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered according to company policy.

- Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the supervisor.

- Document all care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records.

- Enter and submit the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations.

- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices.

- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment and notifies supervisor of educational needs.

BENEFITS & PERKS

- Casual Work Environment

- Growth opportunities : most higher-level SCL positions are filled from within.

- Collaborative and respectful working relationships

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- At least 18 years old

- At a minimum, a high school diploma or GED

- A passion for supporting others, respect for individual differences, and the ability to advocate for the best plan of action for the individuals we serve are the most important requirements of this position.

- Sound judgment and good decision-making skills are extremely important.

- A willingness to adapt current skills and learn new skills and new ways to deliver services to the individuals we serve is crucial to personal and professional growth.

- An acceptable driving record is preferred to assist individuals in the community.