In Home Care for Flagstaff AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Direct Support Professional (Direct Care Worker)Make a Difference Every Day

At Quality Connections , our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the heart of what we do. DSPs provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives in their homes and communities.

This role is more than a job — it is an opportunity to positively impact someone’s life every single day.

Position SummaryDirect Support Professionals provide daily care and support to individuals living in their homes or home-like settings. Staff assists with personal care, daily living skills, health monitoring, and community participation while promoting independence, dignity, and respect.

Key Responsibilities Professional Expectations

• Clock in and out on time using the company timekeeping system
• Accurately document services provided during each shift
• Report any changes in an individual's health, behavior, or environment to management promptly
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and state regulations

Personal Care & Health Support

• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and feeding
• Support mobility and ambulation as needed
• Assist with toileting, including the use of bedpans, urinals, or commode chairs when necessary
• Monitor health and wellness and report concerns
• Remind or assist with medication self-administration after proper training

Promoting Independence

• Encourage individuals to build and maintain daily living skills
• Support self-help activities and independence whenever possible
• Foster positive and respectful relationships between housemates

Home Support

• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, bed making, and cleaning
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and clean-up

Community Engagement

• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and community activities
• Transport individuals when required
• Support participation in community events and daily activities

Safety & Well-Being

• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times
• Maintain a respectful, supportive, and positive environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the individuals served

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred or required, depending on program)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license (for positions requiring transportation)
• Ability to work in group home or home-like settings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals served, coworkers, families, and outside professionals
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing or walking for extended periods

Required Training & CertificationsEmployees must obtain and maintain all required certifications in accordance with state and program requirements, which may include:

• Medication Administration
• CPR / First Aid
• Prevention and Support / Behavioral Training
• Additional training as required by Arizona state regulations or agency policy

The Impact of Your WorkAs a Direct Support Professional, you help individuals:

✔ Live safely in their homes
✔ Build independence and life skills
✔ Participate in their community
✔ Experience dignity, respect, and support

Your work truly changes lives.