Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Core
Providing direct support, hands-on instruction, and assistance to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to ensure their health, safety, and personal goal achievement.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Builds
Supported living environments for individuals with I/DD
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mobility and transfer assistance, positive behavior support, de-escalation techniques, activities of daily living assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mechanical lift device operation
Preferred skills
Experience supporting individuals with I/DD, person-centered care approach, adaptability, flexibility, team collaboration
Responsibilities
Enrich and support residents' lives while maintaining a safe environment, provide companionship and personalized care, assist with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, prepare meals and snacks, perform light housekeeping and laundry, provide mobility and transfer assistance, implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors
