Compassionate Direct Support Specialist | 2nd Shift

Hireology; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Longevity Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Hireology in Newport, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist and monitor clients with self-care, meals, and daily activities in a supportive, safety-focused environment. This role is 2nd shift full-time, with 1on1 supervision, transport to activities, medication administration support, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to achieve individualized service goals.

The position also involves community outings and participation in school/day programs, with ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NC Driver's License required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Assist and monitor clients during participation at school and day program activities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hireology in Newport, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist and monitor clients with self-care, meals, and daily activities in a supportive, safety-focused environment. This role is 2nd shift full-time, with 1on1 supervision, transport to activities, medication administration support, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to achieve individualized service goals.

The position also involves community outings and participation in school/day programs, with ongoing