Direct Support Professional

Skye Is The Limit Residential Services; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Transportation assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Skye Is The Limit Residential Services in Virginia is seeking an entry-level Direct Support Professional to provide personal care and daily living assistance to individuals under ISP plans. The role involves helping with daily activities, administering medications as required, and maintaining health, safety, and documentation standards.

This position offers an opportunity for advancement and a sign-on bonus, with transportation assistance discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Activities of Daily Living, including feeding, bathing, dressing, etc.
• Provides care to individuals as defined in their ISP (Individual Service Plan).
• Interact with individuals in a professional manner adhering to all human rights guidelines.
• Follow Home and Community Based Service guidelines.
• Administration of medication
• Monitor special medical conditions, i.e. seizures, diabetes, special diets, physical disabilities and dual diagnosis
• Completes all required individuals related clinical documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and data tracking
• Follows all Health, Safety, and Emergency guidelines.
• Performs household maintenance to maintain a safe and positive environment, includes cleaning.
• Lifting a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Assist with transferring and personal care of individuals.
• Intervenes and responds to a crisis and follows the policies and procedures
• Follow program-specific guidelines for individual’s oversight and supervision.
• Performs work and other duties as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus

Commute/Travel Incentives to be discussed at Interview/Paid on the Job Training/Entry Level Position

*****Providing Sign On bonus of $150. Details to be provided during interview.*****

****If transportation is an issue, also have a program to assist with transportation to and from work. Details to be provided******

The DSP is responsible for maintaining an environment that implements quality health and safety management standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of individuals receiving services. In this position, you will have direct care responsibilities along with additional duties that assist the company with daily operations. You will provide quality services to our individuals. Only serious applicants need to apply.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists with Activities of Daily Living, including feeding, bathing, dressing, etc.
• Provides care to individuals as defined in their ISP (Individual Service Plan).
• Interact with individuals in a professional manner adhering to all human rights guidelines.
• Follow Home and Community Based Service guidelines.
• Administration of medication
• Monitor special medical conditions, i.e. seizures, diabetes, special diets, physical disabilities and dual diagnosis
• Completes all required individuals related clinical documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and data tracking
• Follows all Health, Safety, and Emergency guidelines.
• Performs household maintenance to maintain a safe and positive environment, includes cleaning.
• Lifting a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Assist with transferring and personal care of individuals.
• Intervenes and responds to a crisis and follows the policies and procedures
• Follow program-specific guidelines for individual’s oversight and supervision.
• Performs work and other duties as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned