Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. This role is crucial in providing individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being, and promoting their independence in their home community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for caregiving and a commitment to upholding the rights of residents.

Duties:

- Provide daily living assistance to clients, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Support clients with various tasks, such as household chores, grocery shopping, and transportation.
- Engage clients in activities that promote their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Offer companionship and support to clients in their daily routines.
- Collaborate with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Administer medications and provide first aid when necessary.
- Perform heavy lifting and assist clients with mobility issues.
- Uphold resident rights, ensuring that clients are treated with dignity and respect.
- Provide ongoing support to clients with developmental disabilities, focusing on their growth and development.
- Participate in training programs to enhance knowledge of caregiving and resident rights.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.

Qualifications
- Experience in caregiving, including patient observation and assisting with activities of daily living
- First aid certification and experience in medication administration
- Ability to work with individuals with disabilities and respect clients' rights
- Strong communication skills and ability to create and implement care plans
- CPR certification and willingness to perform heavy lifting tasks
- Familiarity with home care and community living settings.
- Strong understanding of resident rights and the importance of promoting client autonomy.
- Commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical stamina to meet the demands of the role.