Direct Support Professional

Independent-Case-Management-Inc; Dardanelle (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent-Case-Management-Inc is seeking compassionate caregivers in Arkansas to assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, meal planning, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.

You will coordinate transportation, accompany clients to appointments, monitor safety, communicate updates, and maintain HIPAA-compliant records. A high school diploma is required, with strong reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations and privacy.
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Provide written or online shift updates as required.
• Demonstrate positive work ethic and receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and medication reminders.
• Plan meals, assist with menu choices, and help with daily housekeeping.
• Provide transportation to appointments and serve as a companion.
• Observe client condition, monitor safety, and report changes.
• Maintain written shift updates and communicate with care team.

Skills

Caregiving

Companionship

Observation

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Providing quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroomfunctions, feeding, planning menus, dressing, grooming, taking medication and/or administering treatments, and housework.
• Help customers make and keep appointments, provide or arrange transportation to run errands and serve as a companion
• Help customer achieve agreed-upon goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community
• Provide written daily updates of each shift’s activities using an online platform
• Observe the customer’s condition and monitor the surroundings to ensure customer safety and success. This includes monitoring of equipment and materials
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Quality decision making
• Effective communication
• Superior problem solving
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Receptive to feedback
• Positive work ethic

General Requirements for All ICM Employees

• Understands and endorses ICM’s mission and vision
• Follows all ICM policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and asks for clarification and explanation when needed
• Understands and complies with all HIPAA regulations
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (some positions require additional education)
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.