Direct Support Professional

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Texas is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. You will assist with daily living and personal care, and promote safety, independence, and community inclusion.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with medication support as required, documenting care, and collaborating with clinical teams and

Qualifications

• Compassionate, empathetic approach to care.
• Ability to follow care plans and support independence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with families and clinical staff.
• Responsibility and attention to safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living and personal care using individualized, person-centered approaches
• Assist with medication support in accordance with care plans and safety procedures
• Follow individualized care plans and promote independence and dignity
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and supports
• Collaborate with clinical teams and families to ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Ensure a safe environment and positive community participation

Skills

Compassionate care

Care plan adherence

Communication

Teamwork with families

Job description

Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. Assist with daily living and personal care, help with medication support as required, and promote safety, independence, and community inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living and personal care using individualized, person-centered approaches
• Assist with medication support in accordance with care plans and safety procedures
• Follow individualized care plans and promote independence and dignity
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and supports
• Collaborate with clinical teams and families to ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Ensure a safe environment and positive community participation

Qualifications/Skills

• Compassionate, empathetic approach to care
• Ability to follow care plans and support independence
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with families and clinical staff
• Responsibility and attention to safety and documentation