Direct Support Professional (Full-time and Part-time, 2nd, 3rd Shifts, Floater & Weekend Positions A

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Ralph Scott Lifeservices cares for individuals experiencing intellectual and\or developmental disabilities or illnesses. As a DSP you will provide assistance with activities of daily living, promote their emotional well-being, and support their personal growth and development. Duties include helping individuals complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting individuals to appointments and\or other social outings. Your commitment to their well-being and safety from potential health hazards in their surrounding environment will not only improve their quality of life but also enable them to realize their full potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry.
• Assisting individuals with daily personal tasks, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, self-help, social interaction, domestics, leisure, and community skills, all while allowing them to be as independent as possible.
• Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying
• Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs.
• Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities
• Keeps the Qualified Professional (QP) informed on any problems concerning the individual and his / her programming.
• Provides appropriate documentation including daily data and progress notes on individuals receiving services and various forms as required.
• Provides information regarding the individual and his / her goals and assists in the development of new goals and modification of existing goals.

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