Direct Support Professional

Healthy Living Option Inc; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Living Option Inc. is seeking caregivers in Owings Mills, MD to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with daily living skills, accompany individuals to activities, and document progress for the team.

The role includes using assistive devices like a Hoyer lift, driving clients to appointments, and maintaining open communication about changes in care needs. A valid MD driver’s license and background check clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years old or older
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• CNA
• CMT
• MandT
• DDA Core Competencies
• MD Driver’s License
• Able to pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Assist and support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and all ADLs
• Able to use the Hoyer lift
• Help individuals participate in community activities and appointments
• Keep accurate daily documentation and share updates with the team promptly if changes occur
• Able to drive individuals to CDS activities, medical appointments and visits

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

CMT

MandT

DDA Core Competencies

MD Driver’s License

Job description

9AM - 11PM, Sat - Sun.

Help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, independent lives at home and in their communities, following each person’s Person-Centered Plan.

• Assist and support daily with living skills such as cooking, cleaning and all ADL.
  
• Able to use the Hoyer lift
• Help people take part in community activities and appointments
• Keep accurate daily documentation and share updates with the team promptly if changes occur
  
• Able to drive individuals to CDS activities, medical appointment and visits

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• CNA
• CMT
• MandT
• DDA Core Competencies
• MD Driver’s License
• Able to pass a criminal background check

Benefits

Not applicable