Direct Support Professional
Core
Provide direct support, personal care, and daily living assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Role type
Direct Support Professional
Builds
Personalized care plans and daily living support for clients
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Developmental Disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, household management, meal preparation, client transportation, vital signs monitoring, record keeping, CPR certification, physical lifting and repositioning
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer bedside or personal care such as ambulation or hygiene assistance; perform housekeeping duties including cooking, cleaning, and errands; transport clients to medical appointments or outings; monitor vital signs and assist with medication under nurse direction; instruct clients on hygiene, nutrition, and household maintenance; prepare and maintain client progress records; meet weekly reporting compliance on client goals.
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor