Compassionate Direct Support Specialist (FT/PT)

Bellwood-Developmental-Center-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellwood Developmental Center is seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals to join all shifts as part of a caring, progressive and close-knit team in Illinois. The organization emphasizes resident care in a DD setting and offers training for DSP roles.

Direct Support Professionals will support residents with daily living activities, meals, hygiene, and safety. The role may be Full Time, Part Time or PRN, with a commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene, including travel to the bathroom and helping with showers and baths.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Bellwood Developmental Center an 82 bed ICF/DD Facility is looking for experienced, creative & dependable Full Time, Part Time & PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for All shifts to join our dynamic, caring, progressive and close-knit community.

SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents in a DD setting. Facility will train you to be a Direct Support Professional. DSP Certification Not necessary to be hired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of aDirect Support Professional (DSP):

Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.

Provide assistance in personal hygiene by assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.

Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.

Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned