Direct Support Professional
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities I / DD) to lead lives that are fulfilling and meaningful.
The DSP continuously promotes the health, safety and well-being of individuals. And serves as individuals’ primary advocate in communicating their desires, needs and personal goals.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Attend to the needs of each individual, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, feeding and communicating any and all other needs they may have.
- Support the needs and goals of each individual by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure / recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers.
- Follow all physician / nursing staff orders, including supervision of self-administration of medication, unless Proxy trained.
- Schedule annual medical and dental appointments as needed per nursing staff or Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, storm, or other disasters (natural or manmade).
- Participate in the development of ISP goals.
- Provide training to individuals as outlined in the ISP to meet their goals.
- Maintain daily notes in accordance with DBHDD standards and any other daily data collection as outlined in the Agency’s program design.
- Maintain records of medical / dental visits, current weight, medication (dosage, frequency and times of administration, reasons for medications, side effects, illnesses, injuries, special incidents, personal funds and personal possessions.
- Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with posted menus.
- Ensure house rules are followed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the House Manager of any broken / inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems that could cause injuries or illness.
- Report ANY unusual occurrences / activities and health & safety issues to House Manager in a timely manner.
- Report incidents of suspected individual abuse to the House Manager as soon as discovered or reported by individual or other concerned parties.
- Follow guidance, directions, recommendations of professional staff / consultant’s (e.g.BCBA, RN, RD, etc) to ensure individuals’ total needs are met.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education.
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Community Living - Direct Support Professional. Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care. Our communit...
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
One of our clients is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the Decatur, GA area. Direct Support Professional (DSP). Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and...
Direct Support Professional DSP
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities I/DD) to lead lives that are fulfilling and meaningful. Follow guidance, directions, recommendations of professional staff/consultant’s (e. Support the needs and goals of each individual...
Direct Support Professional Needed Immediately For The Riverdale Area
Bank slip w/account and routing number or voided check (direct deposit). Additionally, we provide on-going training and an incentive program that enhances your professional growth as a caregiver. Our professional educational programs will keep you up-to-date on the latest healthcare issues. We know ...
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Community Living – Direct Support Professional. Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care. Our communit...
Direct Support Professional
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides an array of services which are necessary to support individuals and their families with needs related to disabilities, mental health and aging to live in community settings and provide services of fellowship, care and protection. Direct Support Profession...
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-Lilburn
ResCare Community Living – Direct Support Professional. Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care. Our communit...
Direct Support Professional-prn
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides an array of services which are necessary to support individuals and their families with needs related to disabilities, mental health and aging to live in community settings and provide services of fellowship, care and protection. Direct Support Profession...
Direct Support Professional
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities I/DD) to lead lives that are fulfilling and meaningful. Follow guidance, directions, recommendations of professional staff/consultant’s (e. Support the needs and goals of each individual by ta...
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Weekdays
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Weekdays. Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons wi...