Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Core
Provide direct care, hands-on instruction, and assistance to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a residential group home setting to ensure their health, safety, and personal goal achievement.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Builds
Residential group home living environments
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mobility and transfer assistance (including mechanical lift devices), Activities of daily living support (dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating), Meal preparation, Light housekeeping and laundry, Positive behavior support and de-escalation, Transportation of individuals, Documentation of care and support plans
Preferred skills
Previous experience supporting individuals with I/DD, Valid driver's license, Ability to attend in-house orientation and training
Technologies
Mechanical lift devices