Zita Group of Company, Inc (ZGC, INC) is located in Baltimore, MD & Harford Counties.
Direct Support Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking a Caregiver to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of our clients and people with developmental disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication (CMT), and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with their daily living, for safety and comfort, following infection control protocols.
- Comfortably assist clients with their hygiene support needs and provide personal care.
- Assist with home management tasks and Community Integration such as movies, amusement park, Library, meals prep, grocery shopping, cleaning, personal hygiene.
- Provide assistance to clients with basic tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
- Update resident case notes on a daily basis.
- Compassionate about the care and well-being of others.
- Preparing and administering medications through various routes, such as oral, topical, and inhalation, and documenting these actions accurately.
- Accurately and promptly documenting client’s information, vital signs, and medication administration in medical records.
- Performs other related duties
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the DDA Training or Zita Group will Train.
- Ability to successfully pass the Criminal Background.
- Driver License/Vehicle preferred.
Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience
- Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Personal Support, Direct Support Specialist, Med Tech, CNA or similar role is preferred
- High school diploma/GED required
- 2+ years’ experience providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Certified MedicationTechnician (CMT)
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
- Ability to lift heaving objects
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical