Direct Support Professional (DSP)

At Total Care SD, we believe in giving all our residents a fair shot at living their lives with pride and independence. If additional help is needed, we put forth the best of the best to help our residents feel equal, safe, and respected. This is where you come into our story of being a caretaker, an advocate for people, being the missing piece of our puzzle.

This job entails working with clients that have mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, aggression / behaviors, dual diagnosis, dementia and diverse age groups. It takes a special person to do this position and you may be who we are looking for if you are:

· Kindhearted and caring with a service-oriented mentality.

· Thick skinned with a strong personality.

· Works well under pressure and has patience with others.

· Keen sense of observation and teamwork.

· Interpersonal skills, great with communication.

· Flexible, adaptable and can prioritize tasks by importance.

· Has our philosophy of “Everyone deserves to be treated equal”.

This position entails:

• Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings, large facilities with enhanced/behavioral and challenging clients.
• Communication skills can communicate with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
• The ability to speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Handling physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, conflict/behaviors, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Assisting clients with daily task, guidance, supervision, day program activities, bathing, cleanings, laundry, dressing ADLs, and medical appointments.
• Maintaining and promoting a friendly, comfortable, safe environment where people may progress socially, emotionally, and physically.
• Passing medications, per administrative training and/or assisting as assigned.
• Assisting with housekeeping duties including but not limited to: meal preparation, cooking, meal clean-up, bed making, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and other daily tasks.
• Following, observing, and reporting residents' Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Respecting and promoting the rights and safety of individuals.
• Providing support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s)/nursing staff.
• Providing assistance with staff training as assigned.
• Following and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Driving company vehicles or individual vehicles if needed for client appointments and community destinations.
• Attending required in-services and other trainings.
• Creating incident reports involving dangerous or physical interactions, abuse, misconduct and any false claims.
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Full time and part time positions.
• Day and night shift positions.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license, registration, and auto insurance.
• Training and certification as a Direct Support Professional and/or experience in this field for a combined total of 2 years.
• Core Competency E-Badge a plus.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening/TB tests, including COVID-19 testing and requirements for public health/CDC/ company regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92102 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18