Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Thrive Healthcare LLC

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Acworth, GA +1 location
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Training & development

    Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA)/ Personal Care Assistants (PCA)/ Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff: Assist clients with activities of daily living that are essential to safety and comfort in the client’s home. CNAs/ PCAs/ DSPs/ Caregivers must be W2 employees and are not allowed to work as contractors per DCH/ HFRD regulations.

    Direct support staff provide in-home Personal Care Services and Companion Care Services to individuals with various types of disabilities.

    Direct Support Staff are also referred to as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff. Staff must be W2 employees.

    Performing Personal Care Services or “Hands on services” and Companion/ Sitter Services for elderly, ill, physically disabled, intellectually & developmentally disable, and recuperating clients, for example:

    Assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and eating

    Ambulation, transfers, and repositioning of clients, Hoyer lift, preventing falls

    Basic first aid and CPR

    Caring for clients with special conditions and needs so long as the services are within the scope of the tasks authorized to be performed

    Home Management and administrative task

    Home safety and risk mitigation

    Sanitation and Infection control in the home

    Medically related activities to include the taking of vital signs and medication reminders

    Understanding the needs and characteristics of elderly, physically disabled, and intellectually disabled individuals

    Meal planning, preparation, and proper nutrition

    Transportation/ escorting services/ Running Errands

    Emergency Preparedness (medical and environmental)

    Conflict Resolution and professionalism

    Abuse, Fraud, Neglect, and Waste

    Skin Integrity

    Proper Documentation

    Person Centered support

    Human Rights

    Companionship

    Quality of life enrichment

    The following is required in order to qualify for a Caregiver position with Thrive Healthcare, LLC:

    Be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of GA or have a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification with GACCP (which is recognized a suitable training program per state regulations and DCH)

    Positive previous work experience verified by providing a 5 years employment history/ or complete employment history if person has not been employed 5 years

    Pass a criminal background check

    Submit to random drug screening

    Have no history of abuse or neglect

    Current CPR/ First Aid Certification

    Negative TB Skin test results

    Provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for 3 Years

    Personal Vehicle/ dependable transportation with proof of insurance

    Demonstrate normal comprehension and literacy in written assessment

    Quality driven individual

    Courteous and kind demeanor

    Interactive/ engaging personality

    No physical restrictions that will interfere with carrying out job duties listed above

    (As a CNA, you will spend much of your time on your feet. Additionally, you must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.)

    Wear suitable uniform: Clean neat scrubs, short fingernails, athletic shoes, not bedtime head wear, etc. (Additional requirements left to the discretion of management)

    Awesome Benefits: Competitive Pay Rate, Tiered Pay Rate Increases, More Holiday Pay Opportunities

    Job Type: Part-time

    Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

    Schedule:

    Day shift

    Morning shift

    Experience:

    Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

    Language:

    Spanish (Required)

    License/Certification:

    GA CNA (Preferred)

    CPR Certification (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • Locations
    Acworth, GA • Cartersville, GA