What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Eternal Blessings?
Job Overview
We are seeking Direct Service Professional (DSPs) to join our team.
Duties
- Personal care assistance: Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks.
- Meal preparation :Planning, shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and assisting with eating.
- Medication management: Reminding clients to take medications and monitoring potential side effects (within scope of training and regulations).
- Household chores: Light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Transportation: Accompanying clients to appointments, errands, or social activities.
- Companionship: Engaging in conversation, providing emotional support, and participating in leisure activities with clients.
- Communication and documentation: Maintaining client records by documenting daily activities, observations, and any changes in client condition.
- Following care plans: Implementing individualized care plans developed by healthcare professionals
Characteristics
- Compassionate and patient demeanor: Ability to provide care with empathy and understanding to individuals with diverse needs.
- Strong communication skills: Effectively communicating with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Physical ability: Capability to perform physical tasks such as assisting with transfers, lifting, and mobility support.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accurate medication administration and thorough documentation.
- Reliability and punctuality: Consistently arriving on time and fulfilling scheduled shifts.
- Basic understanding of personal care practices: Knowledge of hygiene, safety procedures, and infection control
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be able to pass a back ground check.
Join our dynamic team as a DSP where you can make an impact while developing your career in a supportive environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chatham, LA 71226 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10