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DSP (Direct Support Professional)
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States
About
Job Overview
Community Care Home Inc. is a small business in McDonough, GA. We are professional, agile and our goal is too. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community or the least restrictive environment. A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals..
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
- Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
- Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
- Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
- Encourages self-help activities.
- Reports changes in client's condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.
- Documents services provided.
- Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
- Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
- Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients.
- Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Shifts available are Mon-Sun.
- 8p-8a Sat, Sun
- 8a-8p Sat, Sun
- 3p-8a Mon-Fri
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in healthcare or social services is a plus.
- Experience in caregiving or direct support roles, particularly in group home or long-term care settings.
- Familiarity with care plans, vital signs monitoring, hospice care, and first aid/CPR certification is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help individuals achieve their goals.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.
- Must pass background checks as required by state regulations.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $ $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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