Direct Support Professional

Person First LA; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Person First LA is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP II) to provide high-quality care in a licensed residential facility in California. The role includes assisting with ADLs, ensuring safety, and promoting independence for adults with developmental disabilities.

The DSP II will transport residents to appointments, monitor health and behavior, manage medications per policy, and collaborate with families and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience required.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• DSP I and DSP II certifications required.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to medical, dental, recreational, social, educational, and community appointments.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, eating, and medication assistance.
• Monitor residents' health, behavior, and well-being and promptly report concerns to the Administrator.
• Promote resident independence, dignity, privacy, personal choice, and Resident Rights.
• Supervise residents and visitors, ensuring safety and adherence to facility policies.
• Respond to emergencies and resident crises using first aid and facility procedures.
• Report all suspected or witnessed abuse immediately.
• Support residents with cognitive or behavioral challenges using person-centered care techniques.
• Encourage participation in recreational, educational, physical, and social activities.
• Maintain accurate communication with families, healthcare professionals, and the Administrator.
• Complete all required in-service training and continuing education.

Skills

Caregiving

Transportation

ADL assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DSP I and DSP II certifications

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $20.03 per hour

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP II) to provide quality care and support to adults with developmental disabilities in a licensed residential facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to medical, dental, recreational, social, educational, and community appointments.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming and hygiene
  • Toileting
  • Transferring
  • Eating
  • Medication assistance (per facility policy)
• Monitor residents' health, behavior, and well-being, and promptly report concerns or changes to the Administrator.
• Promote resident independence, dignity, privacy, personal choice, and Resident Rights.
• Supervise residents and visitors, ensuring safety and adherence to facility policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and resident crises using first aid and facility procedures.
• Report all suspected or witnessed abuse immediately.
• Support residents with cognitive or behavioral challenges using person-centered care techniques.
• Encourage participation in recreational, educational, physical, and social activities.
• Maintain accurate communication with families, healthcare professionals, and the Administrator.
• Complete all required in-service training and continuing education.

Food Service Duties

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to approved menus and special diets.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area.
• Report equipment maintenance needs.

Housekeeping Duties

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary home environment.
• Perform routine cleaning, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming, and spot-cleaning carpets.
• Complete resident laundry, including changing bed linens and returning laundry within 24 hours.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning, including windows, carpet extraction, furniture movement, and preparing vacant rooms for new residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience required.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• DSP I and DSP II certifications required.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Schedule & Location

• Work Location: One location
• Participation in all required training is mandatory.

Application Question

• Have you completed DSP I and DSP II training?