Direct Support Professional

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc; Bergenfield (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Job summary

A supportive care service in Bergenfield, New Jersey, is seeking dedicated individuals to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, meal preparation, and transportation, while also implementing individualized care plans. Preferred candidates should have experience in home care and strong communication skills. Join a rewarding environment where your skills make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or senior care is preferred.
• Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
• 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 to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide transportation to appointments and community activities.
• Monitor individuals' progress and behavior.
• Assist with medication administration as needed.
• Implement individualized care plans.

Skills

Home care experience

Knowledge of meal preparation

Direct support for individuals with disabilities

Dementia care techniques

First aid certification

Vital signs monitoring

Strong communication skills

Meal preparation

Tools

CPR certification

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.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in direct support or caregiving roles. We look forward to reviewing your application!