What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at ACTION TOTAL STAFFING?
Overview:
Our client is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join their team. Schedules available are evening and night shifts, 2:30pm to 11pm and 10:45pm to 7:15am. The ideal candidate will provide personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they live fulfilling and independent lives. As a DSP, you will play a vital role in promoting the health, well-being, and autonomy of our clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and are committed to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply.
Duties:
- Assist and/or train residents incapable of performing their own hygiene tasks to maintain acceptable levels of grooming and cleanliness. (throughout the day)
- Accompany residents to scheduled activities both inside and outside the facility.
- Work closely with the resident at meal times to assist, teach, and model appropriate eating and social skills.
- Assist residents with routine household chores and other daily living skills to encourage independence and responsibility for their own environment.
- Implement behavior support strategies as defined by the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and meet the emotional needs of the resident through use of techniques such as reinforcement, demonstration, and modeling of alternate behaviors.
- Complete all necessary documentation of services, by end of shift, to accurately record the progress of each resident
- Observe residents’ attitudes, reactions, appetite, etc., and report changes or unusual findings to the QIDP and to Medical Services personnel
- Able to work at least 16 hours overtime as needed
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Works well with co-workers
- Communication skills
- Follows written and verbal directions
- Courteous
- Prioritize tasks
- Legible handwriting
- Able to express thoughts in writing
- Maintains good personal hygiene and appearance (dress)
- Able to comprehend written material
- Good organizational skills
- Dependable and reliable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.70 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- New Lexington, OH 43764 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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