What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver position at Manor Home?
Manor Home serves the most amazing men with Developmental Disabilities! We are looking for compassionate and FUN loving people to help support all who live and work here. How will YOU make a difference?
Part Time positions available all shifts; 1st shift 7a-3p, 2nd shift 3p-11p and 3rd shift 11p-7a, every other weekend required on all shifts
NEW PAY RATE $17 per hour and work today, get paid tomorrow with Daily Pay!
About the Company
At Manor Home, our mission is to empower and support 54 men with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. We believe that every person should make decisions that directly affect their lives and we help them along that journey. We strive to provide a supportive living environment for those we serve, as well as providing a welcoming work environment where each employee finds success and fulfillment in the smiles and love they receive in return.
Direct Support Professional Job Description
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the aim of assisting them to integrate with their communities. A DSP is a hero responsible to provide direct services and support to the individual, including, but not limited to: assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, assisting in daily hygiene, and completion of various household tasks; supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.
Direct Support Professional Specific Job Duties
- Respect individual rights and confidentiality. Be a role model, promote teamwork and help to make a positive work and living environment.
- Read, know, and implement Individual’s Service Plan, documenting as required.
- Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor. Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
- Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
- Help individuals as needed to bathe, groom, dress, participate in family style dining and other daily living skills, always working to improve self-reliance
- Assist the individuals in maintaining a clean, neat and safe home environment.
COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!'
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17