Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Stretch Zone
Levittown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2024 CLOSED ON 11/3/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Stretch Zone?

Benefits:

  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus


* Caregivers perform tasks for people. Direct Support Professionals teach those with disabilities how to live more independently. *

Job Description

Homewatch Caregivers® is a non-medical, in-home care agency. We provide unique care to adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in the comfort and safety of their preferred residence. We are currently seeking a compassionate, patient, and active individual to provide support to one of our intellectually disabled clients. This client is a young adult male and is located in the Levittown, PA area. Our main priority is to help him increase his independence, strengthen his life skills, and accomplish his goals.

He is an active young man, who enjoys going on community outings, working out, and learning new recipes. As someone with an intellectual disability, this client will require a patient caregiver who he can depend on and feel safe with. He would prefer a male caregiver. There is an older dog in the house as well. This particular client does not require any personal care, just occasional prompting and reminders as needed.

PT POSITION 18 HOURS A WEEK EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

Responsibilities/Job Duties

  • Supervise and assist client in preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition. This client has a goal of learning/practicing one new recipe each week.
  • Accompany client on community outings, appointments, and social engagements. This client enjoys going to the gym.
  • Interact and engage with client through conversation, education, and emotional support. This client will need help understanding his personal finances.
  • Make appropriate accommodations to promote autonomy and increase independence.


Benefits of Homewatch Caregivers®

  • Accrued PTO/Holiday Pay
  • Multiple Bonus Opportunities
  • Biweekly Competitive Pay
  • Competitive Salary


Required to Apply

  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Driver preferred
  • Experience with disabilities preferred
  • Must have a current Tuberculosis (PPD) Test


** 2-Step Skin Injection/Chest X-ray/Quantiferon Blood Work) **

Disability is a matter of perception. Call (267) 500-1800 to speak with our recruiter on the phone or apply online today to schedule an interview! You can make a difference!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.
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