Direct Support Professional

Unique Caring Opportunities, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 16,531,200 - 22,041,600; Full time

Job summary

Unique Caring Opportunities, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to be the heart of our residential care team, providing essential hands‑on care, daily support, and meaningful engagement for residents in our group homes.

You will deliver direct care, assist with activities of daily living, document carefully, and support residents during community activities, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in group homes, residential care, or with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring resident safety and meeting staffing expectations.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and personalized daily support to residents in the home.
• Administer medications in accordance with MAR.
• Complete daily care logs, progress notes, and shift documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with activities of daily living including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and total care as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation, nutrition support, and dietary needs.
• Escort and support residents during community outings, appointments, and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized home environment at all times.
• Complete required inventory and accountability logs each shift.
• Write clear handoff notes for incoming staff.
• Report changes in resident health, behavior, or safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in fire drills, safety checks, and compliance activities

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Reliability

Compassion

Independent work

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professionals at Unique Caring Opportunities Inc are the heart of our residential care team. This role provides essential hands-on care, daily support, and meaningful engagement to residents in our group homes. DSPs play a critical role in ensuring each resident's safety, dignity, and quality of life. We seek individuals who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment every day.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct care and personalized daily support to residents in the home

Administer medications in accordance with each resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Complete daily care logs, progress notes, and shift documentation accurately and on time

Support residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and total care as needed

Assist residents with meal preparation, nutrition support, and dietary needs

Escort and support residents during community outings, appointments, and activities

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized home environment at all times

Complete required inventory and accountability logs each shift

Write clear and thorough handoff notes for incoming shift staff

Report any changes in resident health, behavior, or safety concerns to the Operations Manager promptly

Participate in fire drills, safety checks, and required compliance activities

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience working in a group home, residential care, or with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

Ability to work independently while maintaining resident safety and meeting staffing expectations

Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism

CPR and First Aid certification required — or willingness to obtain upon hire

Flexibility to work evening, overnight, or weekend shifts as scheduled

Valid Florida driver's license

High school diploma or GED equivalent required — must be able to provide proof upon request

Must pass a Level 2 background check prior to employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to assist residents with mobility support, transfers, and repositioning as needed

Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods during shifts

Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency or crisis situations

Ability to lift or support residents with physical assistance needs as required by the role

We welcome candidates who are new to group home care but bring the right values and commitment. Training is provided. What matters most is reliability, compassion, and accountability.