DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Job Description:

Community Care Home Inc. is a small business in Jonesboro, 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
• 8a-8p
• 4p-8a
• 4p-8p
• 4p-12a

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caregiving or direct support roles is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of patient care principles and home community care best practices.
• Ability to lift clients safely and assist with mobility needs.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and team members.
• Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately while maintaining flexibility in approach.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; relevant certifications are advantageous.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing exceptional care and support as a Direct Support Professional.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• LaGrange, GA 30241 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14