Direct Service Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Client: 26-year-old autistic male.
Location: Vero Beach, FL 32968.

Job Details:

• Hours: up to 20 hours per week.
• Pay Rate: $18 per hour.
• Monday to Friday 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Sundays are optional.

Overview:
Attentive Heart of Care is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and experienced independent Direct Support Provider (DSP) to provide personal support to our 26-year-old autistic male client.

This contract opportunity is vital for supporting the client's health, safety, and independence within the community environments. As an independent contractor, you will deliver respectful, person-centered services aimed at enhancing the client's overall quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Monitor client condition and promptly report changes in health status, behavior, or safety concerns.
• Support community outings and activities to promote independence, inclusion, and social integration.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks based on dietary needs and client preferences.
• Provide medication reminders and support self-administration as permitted by the care plan and agency policy.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
• Document services provided accurately, including progress notes and activity logs, in compliance with HIPAA and agency requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures, including CPR/First Aid protocols and incident reporting.

Skills:

• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients effectively.
• Ability to interact with clients from diverse cultures.
• Ability to observe individuals and report accurate findings.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications/Required Documentation:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred).
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred).
• US work authorization. (U.S. passport or U.S. passport card. Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (this is commonly called a Green Card.) (Preferred).
• CNA or HHA (40 Hours) Certificate (Accepted).
• Valid Driver's License & Social Security Card (Required).
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Required).
• Auto registration & proof of Auto Insurance (Preferred).
• Liability Insurance (CM&F rate is $69.00/yearly) (Required).
• CEU certificates: HIV/AIDs, Zero Tolerance, HIPPA, Direct Core Competency (I will assist with this) (Required).
• Void check or equivalent (for bi-weekly direct deposit).
• Level 2 and local background check. (Preferred).
• 2 professional references. (Required).

Job Type: Part-time.

Pay: $18 per hour.

Expected hours vary.

Application Question(s):

• Able to work Monday to Friday 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Ability to Commute:

• Vero Beach, FL 32968 (Required).

Work Location: In person.