Direct Support Professional

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc seeks compassionate care workers to provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities or special needs in a community-based setting.

You will assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and monitoring of progress while following individualized care plans and supervisor instructions. Experience in home care preferred; CPR/First Aid a plus; flexible schedule and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or senior care preferred.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines helpful.
• Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs.
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies.
• First aid and CPR certification 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

Home care experience

Nutrition knowledge

Vital signs monitoring

CPR certification

Communication skills

Dementia care

Direct support

Education

CNA certification preferred

Job description

• 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

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

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