What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART TIME Direct Support Professional position at Friendship Community?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, helping them achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life. Your contributions will be vital in fostering independence and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for our residents.
Duties
As a Direct Support Professional, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Providing medication administration as required and ensuring adherence to resident rights.
- Supporting individuals with meal preparation and cooking nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs.
- Engaging residents in social activities and promoting community involvement to enhance social skills.
- Implementing care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs, including those with dementia or requiring long-term care.
- Maintaining a clean and safe living environment for all residents.
- Monitoring and documenting residents' progress and any changes in behavior or health status.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in long-term care, assisted living, or memory care settings is preferred, but will train the right candidates.
- Knowledge of first aid procedures and basic healthcare practices.
- Familiarity with medication administration protocols and resident rights.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on social work principles to effectively communicate with residents and their families.
- A caring attitude towards individuals with diverse needs, particularly those experiencing dementia or cognitive challenges.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization within the living environment while supporting residents' independence.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
