Direct Care Staff
Core
Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes or community programs.
Role type
Entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver
Builds
Daily living support, life skills training, and community integration for participants
Domain
Human services / Developmental disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, bathing and hygiene assistance, basic first aid, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, home maintenance, life skills teaching, employment assistance, recreational activity coordination, health and safety reporting, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
Responsibilities
Model appropriate social skills and behaviors, provide guidance in daily living areas, assist with gaining employment and finding recreational activities, report health and safety concerns, maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience necessary