In Home Care Direct Support Professional

About This Opportunity This position requires a DSP with strong judgment, reliability, and relevant direct-care experience. The individual has high medical needs and requires home-based supports. The assignment rate reflects the complexity and expectations of this specific case.

Responsibilities May Include Give close one-to-one supervision to an individual with high needs.

Provide individual with full assistance including showering, dressing, and feeding. Individual has a wheelchair, is non-verbaland, and has behaviors including hitting other.

Provide assistance with personal care as required.

Follow individualized behavioral, medical, health, and safety protocols within DSP scope and training.

Support communication, routines, community participation, and independence.

Use approved support strategies consistently and calmly.

Recognize and promptly report changes in health, behavior, functioning, or safety.

Respond appropriately to urgent concerns and follow emergency procedures.

Maintain accurate service documentation and dependable communication with the care team.

Qualifications Prior experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, behavioral health, direct care, complex care, or a similar high-support role required.

Strong reliability, judgment, communication, and ability to follow detailed protocols.

Comfort with the specific support needs reviewed during screening.

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment.

Ability to complete all required training and competency requirements before working independently.

Schedule: Friday from 2pm- 6pm & Sunday from 4pm- 8pm Pay: $21-$24Location: Lakewood, NJDriving on shift: Not Required

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