Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

APPLEWOOD LANE CORPORATION/EVERGREEN GROUP HOME, LLC

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Direct Support Professional position is an hourly full-time or part-time non-exempt position

to provide direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). Provide supervision

and guidance for the supported individual(s) at home and in the community.

Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals, assisting with personal hygiene, and

community interaction.

Maintain a safe and comfortable living environment for individuals. Monitor, document, and

administer the individual’s prescribed medications. Complete daily reports, notes, and charting

as outlined in company policy.

Communicate daily care results and updates to the Professional Manager. Develop

communication with individuals to establish a supportive relationship.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for transporting individuals to and from doctor’s

appointments, hospital visits, emergency rooms, and other necessary appointments. The DSP

must remain with the individual until they are admitted, discharged or released from care.

Direct Support Professionals working in group homes will use the company van for

transportation when available. If the company van is not available, the DSP will use their

personal vehicle.

Direct Support Professionals working in Individualized Supported Living (ISL) settings will use

their personal vehicle for transportation.

If a personal vehicle is used, the DSP will be reimbursed for mileage in accordance with

company policy. In emergency situations requiring medical transport, the individual will be

transported via ambulance.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Must have a clean background check with the Family Care Safety Registration.

 High School Diploma or GED or must obtain an equivalent within one year of hire date.

 Reliable transportation.

 Valid proof of insurance and Driver’s License.

 CPR/First Aid certification (obtained in company training).

 Medication Administration Level 1 (obtained in company training).

Position Reports to: Professional Manager, Oversight Manager, and Director of Supports