Direct Support Professional

Traveling Nurses; Pottstown (Montgomery County); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Traveling Nurses is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to assist residents in Montgomery County, Pottstown, to improve their daily living activities. The role includes ensuring safety, facilitating social interactions, and observing the residents’ health.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a solid understanding of patient care, and excellent communication skills. Join our team at Traveling Nurses, where we prioritize the well-being of our clients and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and understanding in patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsabilités

• Support daily activities while ensuring residents' safety.
• Apply compliance knowledge related to resident rights.

Connaissances

Compassion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of patient care

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Traveling Nurses is looking to add a new Direct Support Professional to join our team.

The Direct Support Professional will assist residents in the community with day to day activities. These activities include everyday living, grocery shopping, leisure activities, transportation, shopping, medication reminders, and companionship.

The ideal person for this position has the experience, compassion, and a solid understanding of all aspects of patient home health care.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities – Ensure residents' safety and well-being are met by facilitating social interactions, therapeutic conversations, and secure environments. Offer prompts to the client, if needed, such as toileting, eating, and any liquid needs. Observe the patients' medical health as well as their physical and mental responses. Provide written and verbal reports about the residents' condition and guidance to their families.
• Apply compliance knowledge – Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of resident care by using a sensitive approach. Knowledge and compliance of all state resident rights are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required and current state license.
• Safe driving record with reliable transportation and car insurance.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.

About Traveling Nurses

Traveling Nurses is a Home Healthcare organization dedicated to providing people with physical, and/or mental disabilities with quality care, and support. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes family and friendship. We are more than just a team.