Direct Support Professional

14 hours ago

Canton, Ohio, United States Caregiver Full time
Job Title: Direct Support Professional

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional to join our team at Caregiver, Inc. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion.

Job Summary:

The Direct Support Professional will provide personalized support to our consumers, facilitating their daily living activities, training, and community access. This role requires a strong commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for our individuals.

Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dining skills, housekeeping skills, social skills, and community access.
  • Provide direct support and assistance to consumers in training activities, as specified in ISPs and activity schedules.
  • Aid in mobility as needed for those using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
  • Assist in bedroom maintenance and teach housekeeping skills and care of clothing.
  • Assist with meal service, teach dining skills, and promote social skills and personal dignity during meals.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to company policy.
  • Act as a Primary Person (P2) for one or more consumers, ensuring their wellbeing at all times.
  • Attend and successfully complete in-service training sessions as scheduled.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to fellow Direct Support Professionals.
  • Complete data collection, observation notes, and daily reports as directed by agency policy and procedure.
  • Assist consumers in transportation as needed.
  • Participate as a member of the Individual Support Team, providing input toward the consumer's ISP.
  • Monitor consumers' activities to ensure safety and health care practices are observed, and Universal Precaution Practices are followed.
  • Participate in and may be responsible for the daily operation of the home in one or more of the following areas: grocery shopping, overseeing consumers' money, monitoring of the physical plant and van maintenance, or monitoring of the house medications.
  • Perform related duties as required or assigned to fulfill the agency philosophy and the goals and objectives of the program site.
Qualifications:
  • A high school education or its equivalent is preferred.
  • Some previous experience in supporting/assisting those with disabilities is preferred.
  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks as required by federal and/or state laws and any other post-offer, pre-employment screenings as mandated by a governing agency or the company.
Why Join Caregiver?

Fulfilling work: Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion.

Family Culture: Inspired by our founders, we work hard to keep that 'family feel' across each of our locations.

Professional Growth Opportunities: % of our organizational leaders started as direct care professionals.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • FREE virtual doctor visits and prescription DISCOUNT card for ALL employees AND family, save hundreds per visit
  • NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
  • $, in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees.
  • $, in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
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