Direct Support Professional / Sat & Sun 7am - 3 : 30pm

Job Description

Job Description

SHIFT

Weekend - Part Time (Saturday / Sunday)

Day Shift : 7am-3 : 30pm

JOB DUTIES

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSP is responsible for providing compassionate care, support, and assistance to individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and dedicated to improving the quality of life for those they support.

• Assist clients in providing personal care and activities of daily living, which will include personal hygiene assistance, assistance in preparing meals and feeding, and assistance in bathroom.
• Recognize and report promptly any deviations from client’s normal assessment findings, behavior and physical status. For example, bruises, scars, scratches
• Provide client care using appropriate infection control and safety precautions

Use safety devices appropriately (side rails, bed alarms, soft wrist restraints, waist restraints, gait belts and bed or wheelchair restraints per doctors’ orders)

Position client in correct body alignment with use of appropriate devices

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Second Family, Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values as well as follow all legal requirements in implementing duties according to policies and procedures. The employee shall support Second Family, Inc.’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

LICENSES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

Weekend Part-Time

Saturday & Sunday

Day Shift : 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm