Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional - PRN - Immediate positions available - Memphis, TN Area $15.68 an hour

The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life to participate fully in their communities.

To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community. To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you, will provide support at home, work, and other community places.

Direct Support Professional Skills:

The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a very significant one. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting our individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A DSP will assist a person, with developmental disabilities, to have a meaningful, safe and self-directed life, skills are needed which include the following but are not limited to:

• provide quality care of individuals in their home
• ensure supports and services are person-centered
• provide breakfast | lunch | dinner dietary options for individuals daily
• promote physical health and emotional well-being
• provide responsible and accountable financial management
• maintain confidentiality
• drive individual to doctor's appointments, school, work, and community based activities
• support individual to form new relationships
• maintain existing relationships
• document daily reports electronically

Capitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts:

Part Time: 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am

PRN: TBD offered by management

Please call Human Resources View phone number on ziprecruiter.com| or apply in person 9am-5pm

Capitol City Residential Healthcare

8304 Walnut Grove Rd.

Cordova, TN 38018

Job Type: Part -time, PRN

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night Shift
• On Call
• Overtime
• Weekends

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Duties:

• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
• Feeding clients
• Maintaining patient's health equipment
• Responding to emergency situations
• Administering medication
• Transporting client to appointments
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
• *** Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle