What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at RISE HEALTHCARE?
We are looking for a compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Assist with clients personal care activities
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
- Proven working experience as home health aide
- Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Proficiency in English
- Nursing and health care administration skills
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Current CPR certificate
- First Aid training
- Valid driver’s licence
- High school degree
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in working with patients with Autism?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Certified Home Health Aide (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $16 - $18