Direct Support Professional

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc; Bergenfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Job summary

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc. seeks compassionate caregivers to provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in a home setting. You will assist with daily living, meal preparation, grooming, transportation, and monitoring progress under individualized care plans.

Experience in home or senior care is preferred; knowledge of nutrition and dementia care is a plus. First aid/CPR certification is beneficial, and strong communication with families and healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or senior care is preferred.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines.
• Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs.
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies.
• First aid and CPR certification is a plus.
• Ability to take vital signs and monitor health status of individuals.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide One on One direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Help with meal preparation and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
• Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
• Monitor and document individuals' progress and behavior
• Assist with medication administration as needed
• Implement individualized care plans and follow specific instructions for each individual

Skills

Home care experience

Meal prep knowledge

Direct support

Dementia care

First aid/CPR

Vital signs

Communication skills

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance

Responsibilities:

• Provide One on One direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Help with meal preparation and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
• Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
• Monitor and document individuals' progress and behavior
• Assist with medication administration as needed
• Implement individualized care plans and follow specific instructions for each individual

Skills:

• Experience in home care or senior care is preferred
• Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines
• Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies
• First aid and CPR certification is a plus
• Ability to take vital signs and monitor health status of individuals
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and other healthcare professionals

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.