What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at Community Residential Service, Inc.?
Responsibilities:
-Transporting clients in own car in the community.
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with DD in a residential setting
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules
- Monitor residents' health and well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to appropriate personnel
- Implement and follow individualized care plans for each resident
- Promote and maintain a safe and clean environment for residents
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed
- Engage residents in social and recreational activities
- Respect and uphold the rights of residents, ensuring their dignity and privacy
Skills:
- Experience in senior care or assisted living preferred
- Knowledge of dementia care techniques and strategies
- First aid certification is a plus
- Familiarity with resident rights and regulations in a healthcare setting
- Ability to administer medications accurately and safely
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with residents
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Note: This job may require working in a nursing home or assisted living facility where heavy lifting may be necessary. Please consider this requirement before applying.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends only
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Toledo, OH 43604 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Toledo, OH 43604: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17