Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

- Personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility support.
- Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry.
- Community support and participant engagement when authorized.
- Monitoring participant well-being and reporting concerns.
- Completing accurate documentation and EVV records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Deliver authorized HCBS services according to care plans.
- Arrive to scheduled shifts on time.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Protect participant rights and dignity.
- Follow infection control procedures.
- Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately.
- Maintain HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Participate in required trainings and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Pass required background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous caregiving or HCBS experience.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting older adults or individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

May require standing, walking, bending, lifting, mobility assistance, household tasks, and travel between participant locations.

Transportation Requirements

Employees using personal vehicles for work must maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

Required Training

- Abuse and neglect reporting
- HIPAA
- Infection control
- EVV procedures
- Documentation standards
- Emergency preparedness
- Participant rights