Seven days on and Seven days off Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want a built-in vacation every 7 days?!?! Capitol City has the career for you!  Join our winning team 7 days on and 7 days off!  Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Jackson, TN and surrounding areas $15.68 an hour - Immediate Full-time 1st Shift - Part-time - and On-Demand call-in positions available. Paid training (at minimum wage)Purpose of the Direct Support Professional: The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life to participate fully in their communities.To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community. To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you, will provide support at home, work, and other community places.Direct Support Professional Skills: The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a very significant one. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting our individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A DSP will assist a person, with developmental disabilities, to have a meaningful, safe and self-directed life, skills are needed which include the following but are not limited to:provide quality care of individuals in their homeensure supports and services are person-centeredprovide breakfast | lunch | dinner dietary options for individuals dailypromote physical health and emotional well-beingprovide responsible and accountable financial managementmaintain confidentialitydrive individual to doctor's appointments, school, work, and community based activitiessupport individual to form new relationshipsmaintain existing relationshipsdocument daily reports electronicallyCapitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts:Full Time: 7 days on and 7 days off 8am-8pm and every other weekend Part Time: Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm On-Demand - call-in daily on the days you can work 8am-8pm, 8pm-8am; 4pm-midnight; and all weekendsapply online  on our careers page.  Capitol City Residential Healthcare77 Executive DriveJackson, TN 38305Job Type: Full- timeBenefits:Dental InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceVision InsuranceSchedule:12 Hour ShiftDay ShiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight ShiftOn CallWeekendsWork Location:Multiple locationsDuties:Reading, writing, and carrying out directionsCharting or taking notes for others to reviewProviding companionship and supportive listeningReporting changes in the health or status of the clientFeeding clientsMaintaining patient's health equipmentResponding to emergency situationsAdministering medicationTransporting client to appointments - valid driver's license requiredFacilitating community and recreational outings, including transportProviding support with hobbies, studies, and social activities***Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle for the 8am-8pm shift