Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
  
  
  

Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA)/ Personal Care Assistants (PCA)/ Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff: Assist clients with activities of daily living that are essential to safety and comfort in the client’s home. CNAs/ PCAs/ DSPs/ Caregivers must be W2 employees and are not allowed to work as contractors per DCH/ HFRD regulations.

• Direct support staff provide in-home Personal Care Services and Companion Care Services to individuals with various types of disabilities.
• Direct Support Staff are also referred to as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff. Staff must be W2 employees.
• Performing Personal Care Services or “Hands on services” and Companion/ Sitter Services for elderly, ill, physically disabled, intellectually & developmentally disable, and recuperating clients, for example:
• Assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and eating
• Ambulation, transfers, and repositioning of clients, Hoyer lift, preventing falls
• Basic first aid and CPR
• Caring for clients with special conditions and needs so long as the services are within the scope of the tasks authorized to be performed
• Home Management and administrative task
• Home safety and risk mitigation
• Sanitation and Infection control in the home
• Medically related activities to include the taking of vital signs and medication reminders
• Understanding the needs and characteristics of elderly, physically disabled, and intellectually disabled individuals
• Meal planning, preparation, and proper nutrition
• Transportation/ escorting services/ Running Errands
• Emergency Preparedness (medical and environmental)
• Conflict Resolution and professionalism
• Abuse, Fraud, Neglect, and Waste
• Skin Integrity
• Proper Documentation
• Person Centered support
• Human Rights
• Companionship
• Quality of life enrichment
  
  

The following is required in order to qualify for a Caregiver position with Thrive Healthcare, LLC:

• Be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of GA or have a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification with GACCP (which is recognized a suitable training program per state regulations and DCH)
• Positive previous work experience verified by providing a 5 years employment history/ or complete employment history if person has not been employed 5 years
• Pass a criminal background check
• Submit to random drug screening
• Have no history of abuse or neglect
• Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Negative TB Skin test results
• Provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for 3 Years
• Personal Vehicle/ dependable transportation with proof of insurance
• Demonstrate normal comprehension and literacy in written assessment
• Quality driven individual
• Courteous and kind demeanor
• Interactive/ engaging personality
• No physical restrictions that will interfere with carrying out job duties listed above
  
  
  

(As a CNA, you will spend much of your time on your feet. Additionally, you must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.)

• Wear suitable uniform: Clean neat scrubs, short fingernails, athletic shoes, not bedtime head wear, etc. (Additional requirements left to the discretion of management)
  
  
  

Awesome Benefits: Competitive Pay Rate, Tiered Pay Rate Increases, More Holiday Pay Opportunities

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
  
  
  

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)
  
  
  

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• GA CNA (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location: In person