Direct Support Professional

About the role

Easterseals PORT Health empowers individuals and strengthens communities through its mission. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll assist people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in completing daily tasks and achieving their goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in.
• Aid with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Support personal care activities including bathing, dressing, toiletry, and changing diapers.
• Offer employment support and transportation to appointments and errands.
• Help plan and organize the individual's schedule.
• Document and report daily in the electronic health system of record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety protocols knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Entry-level, on-the-job training provided.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $15/hour.
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
• Flexible scheduling.
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth.

Pay

$15/hour

Schedule

Part-time afternoon shifts

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
• Flexible scheduling.
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth.

Application

To apply, visit www.eastersealsPORT.com or email your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.