Direct Support Professional

We are looking for positive, caring and compassionate people to support clients in the Richmond, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Montpelier, and Mechanicsville area, in a residential/Home setting. The Direct Support Professional will be supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Candidates must be flexible with start and end times of shifts. Serious Inquiries only.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay

• Flexible Scheduling

• Remote Interview Process

• Bi-Weekly Pay

Duties May Include:

• Providing assistance to the adults/children within their home in such areas as feeding, toileting and elimination, nutritional intake, physical care, and daily activities.

• Administer medication and document it properly on the Medication Administration Records.

• Monitor the person being supported to ensure safety in all aspects of their lives (medical, health, behavioral)

• Assist the individual with ambulation, transfers and/or range of motion exercises.

• Promote a safe environment for Individual.

• Utilizes infection control measures such as hand washing and personal protective equipment.

• Observes and reports safety hazards and changes in resident condition to Supervisor.

• Accompanying individual to outings/ doctors appointments

• Documents observations and activities in an accurate, complete and timely manner.

• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Must Have:

• Direct Support Certified Training (DSP)

• Up to dated CPR/First Aid.

• CNA background

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent education/experience.

• Must pass all background checks.

• Excellent oral and communication skills.

• Computer Savvy (experience with using computers for documenting/data).

• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds and be capable of kneeling on the floor to aid individuals

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Experience:

• Training in patient total care

• Medication reminders