Direct Support Professional

Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company car Competitive salary Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Signing bonus Training & development Direct Support Professionals take on a host of responsibilities that significantly impact patient care. Their role goes beyond physical care; they craft a supportive environment that fosters emotional well‑being. With their continuous presence, they play a crucial role in observing and reporting changes in the patient’s condition, serving as a vital link between patients and healthcare professionals. Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities: Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served. Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment. Reminds and assists clients with self‑administration of medications (with proper training). Encourages self‑help activities. Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors. Documents services provided. Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning. Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean‑up. Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients. Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr