American Sign Language (ASL) Direct Support Professional-(ICF)

divh2Direct Support Professional (DSP)/h2pSIGN-ON BONUS OF $750 FOR NEW HIRES!!!!/ppThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides essential care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and communicate primarily through American Sign Language (ASL). This position is within an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IDD) setting and focuses on supporting individuals with medically complex needs while ensuring effective communication, safety, dignity, and quality of life./ppOnly candidates who are fluent in ASL will be interviewed./ppAvailable Shifts/pulliDay Shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM/liliEvening Shift: 4:00 PM 12:00 AM/liliOvernight Shift: 12:00 AM 8:00 AM/li/ulpWho Should Apply?/ppThis position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in healthcare, including:/pulliAre fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)/liliHave experience or interest in working with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing/liliLPN or RN students looking for direct patient care experience/liliMedical Assistant students or Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) seeking to expand their skills/liliIndividuals with experience in nursing homes, home healthcare, or assisted living facilities/liliAnyone passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and improving their quality of life/li/ulpEssential Responsibilities/pulliASL Communication Support Communicate directly with individuals using American Sign Language to support daily needs, emotional expression, healthcare coordination, and community engagement./liliAssist individuals with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, transfers, and mobility support./liliAdminister routine morning wake-up and nighttime hygiene care./liliProvide perineal care and assistance with showers./liliOffer mouth, skin, hair, and nail care./liliAssist individuals in using adaptive devices for ADLs./li/ulpHealth Medical Assistance/pulliMonitor health conditions and assisted with medication per policy./liliSupport with medical treatments, including tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, and oxygen therapy./liliParticipate in turning and repositioning routines and other skin care prevention protocols./liliInspect skin regularly and report any issues to the RN./liliUse pressure-relieving devices under the direction of an RN./li/ulpMeals/pulliPrepare individuals for meals and provide hygiene before and after./liliFeed or assist with feeding as needed./liliProvide fresh drinking water regularly./liliAccurately record intake and output, as well as totals, by the end of the shift./li/ulpElimination Needs/pulliAssist with toileting and hygiene after use./liliMeasure and record urine output and other elimination accurately./liliDocument elimination totals at end of shift./li/ulpSafety/pulliProvide assistance and periodic observation to prevent falls./liliImmediately report unsafe conditions./liliAdhere to established policies and procedures regarding the use of restraints./liliPerform assigned equipment checks and report malfunctions promptly./liliParticipate in routine safety checks, toileting, turning, and repositioning./li/ulpEmotional Behavioral Support/pulliImplement behavior support plans and provide companionship./li/ulpHousehold Safety Management/pulliMaintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment./liliPrepare meals tailored to individual dietary needs./liliFollow infection control procedures./li/ulpCommunity Engagement Skill Development/pulliSupport participation in social, recreational, and skill-building activities./li/ulpDocumentation Compliance/pulliMaintain accurate records of daily care in Therap./liliAdhere to ICF/IDD regulations and HIPAA guidelines./li/ulpCustomer Service/pulliDemonstrate tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity with individuals, families, and staff./liliMaintain confidentiality and professionalism./liliUse clear, concise verbal communication./liliKeep open communication with peers and escalate concerns to supervisors as needed./li/ulpQualifications Requirements/pulliEducation: A high school diploma or GED is required (CNA, DSP, or healthcare-related training preferred)./liliFluency in American Sign Language is required./liliASL certification or formal ASL training preferred, not required. Candidates without ASL certification must successfully pass an ASL proficiency assessment as a condition of employment./liliExperience: Previous experience in healthcare, ICF/IDD, nursing homes, or group home settings preferred./liliPhysical Requirements: Must be able to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods./li/ulpRequired Certifications/pulliCPR First Aid (Required)/liliObtaining and maintaining a TME or CMT Certification/liliCrisis Prevention Training (Preferred)/liliFood Handler (Preferred)/li/ulpAdditional Requirements/pulliProof of COVID-19 Vaccination/liliValid Drivers License/liliCurrent Physical TB/PPD Exam/liliConsent to a comprehensive statewide and national criminal background investigation/liliConsent to and pass a review of the Department of Motor Vehicles record/liliSubject to random drug testing/li/ulpBenefits/pulli$750 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires/liliFlexible Scheduling Choose from day, evening, or overnight shifts/liliCareer Growth Opportunities Gain valuable healthcare experience for future career advancement/liliMeaningful Work Directly impact the lives of individuals with disabilities in a supportive environment/liliCollaborative Team Environment Work with licensed healthcare, i.e., LPNs and RNs dedicated to high-quality care/li/ul/div