Direct Support Professional

LIFE, Inc. - Washington; Chocowinity (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date)

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

LIFE, Inc. - Washington is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in daily living activities in a part-time capacity.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal support, transportation, and community activities, following established safety procedures and behavior plans. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a North Carolina Driver's License, and being 21 years of age or older.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NC Driver's License required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in housekeeping responsibilities (clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in adherence to prescribed diet orders and use of adaptive equipment.
• Implement and follow established behavior programs, data collection, and safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in active treatment including training objective plans and data recording.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and communicate client information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients in Company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Assist and monitor clients during school and day program activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Direct Support Professional

Compensation: $17.50/hour

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
• Growth Opportunities

Shift Details: Part Time ALL Shifts

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Assist and monitor clients during participation at school and day program activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• NC Driver's License
• 21 years of age or older

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.