Direct Care Staff

Job Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This position involves providing compassionate care and support to clients in various settings, including residential homes and community environments. The DSP will assist clients with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure their rights are upheld while fostering a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Duties

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their personal care needs are met.
• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, and dietary needs while promoting healthy eating habits.
• Support clients in memory care activities and engage them in meaningful interactions to enhance cognitive function.
• Help clients with mobility and physical assistance, including lifting when necessary.
• Advocate for resident rights, ensuring that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Facilitate participation in community activities and encourage socialization among peers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and any changes in behavior or health status.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide hospice care when required, ensuring comfort and dignity for clients at the end of life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of resident rights and advocacy practices is essential.
• Familiarity with memory care techniques and patient care best practices is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with lifting and assisting clients as needed.
• A compassionate demeanor and a genuine desire to help others lead fulfilling lives.
• Must be willing to undergo background checks as required by state regulations.

Join our dedicated team of professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, TX 77469 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, TX 77469: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $12