Direct Support Professional -IDD

Direct Support Professional - IDD Job Locations: US-NC-WILMINGTON Requisition ID: View phone number on click.appcast.io Line of Business: All Ways Caring HomeCare Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour Overview Are you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today! Job Description Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. We are now hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position provides support and training, including but not limited to emotional support and monitoring and development of life skills, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life. Our DSPs are the STARS of our organization who provide caregiving to the people we support. This will be performed in a home‑like setting. Responsibilities Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs Remind/assist client with self‑administration of medications (with proper training) Encourage self‑help activities Implement Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plans Manage individual's behaviors by prevention or de‑escalation of aggression; use positive methods to address behavior needs in accordance with the Individual's Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or under the direction of a Behavior Specialist or DDP Report changes in client's condition or family situation to the office Document services provided; keep accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/ disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well as other documentation Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, feed and clean‑up Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments Run errands for clients Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma/GED required 18 years of age or older Valid driver's license (in most cases) Ability to work in home‑like settings Have six months experience in home management activities and must meet state‑specific requirements under licensure and other programs; must meet all state requirements for Private Home Care regulations & Personal Care Aide requirements or be Certified Nursing Assistant on the GA State registry Ability to communicate verbally and written with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements Attend all required training in accordance with ResCare, regulatory and funding source requirements Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements About Our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate, and individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home—maximizing their dignity, privacy, and independence. Whether recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, living with a chronic disability, or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. Services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care, and other programs. For more information, visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information Shifts available: Mornings, Afternoons, and Weekends. Must be OK with dogs. Salary Range USD $11.00 - $15.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr All Ways Caring HomeCare