Direct Support Professional
Assurance Care & Support Services Inc · Pennington, NJ · 3 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
Responsibilities
- Provide One on One direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Aid with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help with meal preparation and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Transport individuals to appointments, errands, and community activities
- Monitor and document individuals' progress and behavior
- Assist with medication administration as needed
- Implement individualized care plans and follow specific instructions for each individual
Skills
- Experience in home care or senior care is preferred
- Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines
- Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and strategies
- First aid and CPR certification is a plus
- Ability to take vital signs and monitor health status of individuals
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and other healthcare professionals