Direct Support Professional

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc in Middlesex, New Jersey, is looking for compassionate individuals to provide direct support to people with disabilities or special needs. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.

The ideal candidate will have experience in home or senior care, strong communication skills, and familiarity with dementia care techniques. A flexible schedule and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or senior care is preferred.
• Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs.
• First aid and CPR certification is a plus.

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

Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines

Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs

Familiarity with dementia care techniques

First aid and CPR certification

Ability to take vital signs

Strong communication skills

Non‑Verbal experience

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

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
• Non‑Verbal experience is a plus

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.