Direct Support Professional

Guided Care Services, LLC

Direct Support Professional

Chesapeake, VA +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life.

    Direct Support Professional shall provide direct care services in either home residential setting and/or community-based setting, to program participants with Developmental Disabilities and/or other disabilities in one of the agencies services/programs as specified in job offer.

    The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

    Responsibilities

    Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing

    Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises

    Prepare meals and snacks

    Light housekeeping activities

    Dispense medication

    Provide companionship

    Assist with errands, shopping, medical appointments

    Assist with community outings recreational

    Effectively communicating with agency Care Team

    Qualifications: KSAs

    High School Diploma, GED or 1-2 years of documented (i.e. PCA, CNA, MA-Tech) and verifiable experience working in the Human Service, Health or Medical Field. 12 to 18 months experience working with persons with elderly persons with mental health or disabilities in a group home, day support, supportive-in home, hospital, treatment center, community, consumer directed, home health or nursing home setting.

    Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role related to the Human Service and/or Healthcare field

    Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

    Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills

    Ability to adhere to and implement health and safety guidelines

    Ability to adhere to and implement all policies procedures

    Ability to adhere to and implement all federal, and state/local regulations

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform simple math skills.

    Ability to lift heaving objects, support in program participants ambulation

    Compassionate, respectful, ethical

    Ability to read and write

    Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health other related disabilities. Demonstrated skill in working with adults with disabilities.

    Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.

    Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.

    Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene, and environmental hygiene. Ability to teach/ support participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.

    Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement PCP and complete proper documentation.

    Ability to observe, record and properly report participant’s behavior, attitude, physical condition, and emergency incident.

    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.

    Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

    Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.

    Ability to respond immediately and effectively in emergency situations.

    Possess caring and positive attitude; enjoys working with all people.

    Ability to meet areas of competencies as a DSP

    NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ACTUAL APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375.

  • Locations
    Chesapeake, VA • Suffolk, VA • Newport News, VA