Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Services may include Respite, Attendant Care and/or Habiliation

1. Respite Care:
2. • Offers temporary relief to primary caregivers, allowing them time to rest or attend to other responsibilities.
   • Engages with clients in their homes or in specialized facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
   • Tailors activities to suit the individual needs and interests of each client, including recreational activities or simple companionship.
3. Attendant Care:
4. • Assists clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
   • Helps with household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and running errands.
   • Provides support with mobility, including transfers and assistance with walking or wheelchair use.
   • Monitors medication schedules and assists with basic healthcare needs.
5. Habilitation Services (In-home or Group Home settings):
6. • Focuses on developing and maintaining the life skills of individuals with developmental disabilities.
   • Creates and implements personalized habilitation plans targeting areas such as communication skills, social skills, and self-care.
   • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists and speech therapists, to provide a holistic approach to care.
   • Regularly evaluates and adjusts habilitation plans based on the individual's progress and changing needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current CPR certificate
• A current First Aid certificate
• A current Article 9 certificate
• Fingerprint clearance card
• 18 years of age
• A completed declaration of criminal history
• Maintains and demonstrates competence in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)

At Potterville Care, we find immense satisfaction in cultivating enduring connections with our providers, families, and staff. Our commitment involves ongoing training, exceptional communication, and years of prosperous business experience, defining us as a distinctive and supportive agency.

We prioritize dedicating time to ensure the fulfillment of the needs of members, providers, parents, guardians, and families alike.

Company Description

At Potterville Care, we find immense satisfaction in cultivating enduring connections with our providers, families, and staff. Our commitment involves ongoing training, exceptional communication, and years of prosperous business experience, defining us as a distinctive and supportive agency.\r\n\r\nWe prioritize dedicating time to ensure the fulfillment of the needs of members, providers, parents, guardians, and families alike.