Caregiver/DSP

A & T Health Care Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Training & development

Job summary

A & T Health Care Inc is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers in McLean, Virginia. This part-time role involves assisting elderly or disabled individuals with daily living activities and ensuring their well-being. Responsibilities include communicating care updates, collaborating with families, and maintaining a comfortable living environment. Ideal candidates should have a compassionate demeanor and relevant experience in personal care or related fields. Contact us for training and certification details.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal care or related fields.
• Ability to teach clients self-care skills.
• One year of paid/volunteer experience with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Communicate care updates to families.
• Maintain a healthy living environment.

Skills

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Ability to build rapport with clients

Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities

Ability to implement care policies

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Training & development

Job description

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers to join our team. You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities
• Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties
• Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities
• Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal care or other related fields
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability
• Certification (If you do not have any or some of the certifications, we can help you obtain all of these certifications within a few days. Contact us for details):
• Gov issued IDs
• TOVA
• First Aid
• CPR
• Driver's License/Car
• TB test result
• High school diploma

Medication management

Direct Support Professional assists individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities with daily living activities at home or in the community. Their duties may include making beds, doing laundry, preparing and providing meals.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of some of the characteristics and concepts of Developmental and intellectual Disability, mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches for children
• Knowledge of simple care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and environmental hygiene
• Ability to implement and follow the policies and procedures of the department, facility, or service entity
• Ability to engage in the care, training, and rehabilitation of physically and mentally challenged individuals
• Ability to provide basic care, personal care, and hygiene
• Ability to teach clients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-care skills
• Ability to participate with professional staff in the design and implementation of training and programmatic activities
• Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of others
• Ability to observe, record, and report clients' behavior, attitude, and physical condition
• Ability to perform simple math and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees

Experience

One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a primary diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability and/or secondary diagnosis of mental health

Job Type

Part-time