Direct Support Professional
Core
Provide direct support for daily living activities, personal hygiene, and health care tasks to clients with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (Personal Care)
Builds
Personal care plans and daily support services for individuals with disabilities
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
BLS certification, PPD or chest X-ray clearance, knowledge of child growth and development, ability to coordinate services across home/school/health agencies, computer proficiency
Preferred skills
at least one year of relevant experience
Responsibilities
Assist with transfers, ambulation, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene; deliver health care tasks; offer companionship; report changes in client status; facilitate communication between clients, supervisors, and community resources
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support