Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Job Description

The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.

If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team.

Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Promote independence and self-care among residents.

• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• A passion to help others through person-centered care
• People-oriented and have a team approach
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible
• Good communication skills are key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.