Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Core
Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities to empower them to live independently.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Builds
Daily living support services for individuals with disabilities
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
hands-on assistance, mentoring, guidance, driving, personal hygiene assistance, documentation
Preferred skills
patient, kind, dependable, adaptable, flexible, observant, detail oriented, positive role-model, computer skills
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served; Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene
Seniority
Entry-level, individual contributor