Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

ASHLINGS RESIDENTIAL VILLA INC

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Costa Mesa, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Job Title: Direct Support Professional

    Job Requirement: DSP I and/or II training, cleared fingerprints, physical and TB test, CPR and 1st Aid

    Job Description: As a DSP I or II you are providing direct care to all residents. This can include but isn’t limited to:

    Supervision or hands on assistance with hygiene: teeth brushing, hair washing, bathing, dressing, nail care

    Screen residents, visitors and staff as required for COVID 19. Notify owner or Medical Coordinator if individual is symptomatic. Work with residents to follow COVID 19 safety procedures.

    Medication assistance/dispensing, packing medication

    Transporting residents in company cars as assigned

    Providing 1st aid and summoning medical attention

    Laundry, housekeeping/cleaning

    Professional interactions with resident jobs/programs and families

    Meal Service

    Tidying of resident’s personal space and belongings

    Providing direct care to and engaging with residents in a respectful, caring manner at all times

    Scheduling/canceling transportation

    Completing assigned training as directed by your supervisor by required deadline

    Other duties as requested by your supervisor.

    Physical Demands: ∙ Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. ∙ Ability to stand for extended periods ∙ Fine motor skills ∙ Visual acuity The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Reports to: Shift Supervisor/Manager