Direct Support Professional

About the role

Direct Support Staff provide compassionate, person-centered assistance to empower individuals with diverse abilities in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills, promote independence, and uphold dignity and safety
• Enable community integration through engagement and participation in meaningful activities
• Assist with social and recreational activities to foster connection and wellbeing
• Follow individual service plans and provide individualized support
• Collaborate with families and care teams to coordinate person-centered care
• Document services and progress accurately and consistently

Qualifications

• Compassionate, empathetic approach to supporting others
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with families and care teams
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain safe, respectful support
• Commitment to documentation and person-centered service delivery