Direct Support Professional — 24/7 Care & Mobility Support

Colonial Group; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Brandon, FL is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide personal care and daily support in the home. Responsibilities include assistance with bathing, hygiene, meal prep and daily activities, with potential driving duties for transportation to appointments.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, be 18+ and able to communicate in English, remain calm in crises, and perform lifting and mobility tasks as needed. Various full-time schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Read, write and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform household tasks including bending and lifting.
• Experience with household appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal care for individuals in the home, including toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.
• Provide positive social interaction to individuals in the home.
• Safely lift, transfer and reposition individuals as per daily schedules.
• Ensure safety during meals and prepare food according to dietary needs.
• Complete daily housekeeping: dishes, beds, laundry, trash, bathrooms and kitchens.
• Supervise individuals and coordinate with staff for shift changes or back-up coverage.
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure care.
• Treat all people with dignity, communicating politely with individuals, coworkers and visitors.
• If driving, operate large capacity vehicles for transportation to appointments and activities.

Skills

English communication

Crisis communication

Stand for long periods

Household tasks (lifting/bending)

Use of household appliances

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Colonial Group in Brandon, FL is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide personal care and daily support in the home. Responsibilities include assistance with bathing, hygiene, meal prep and daily activities, with potential driving duties for transportation to appointments.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, be 18+ and able to communicate in English, remain calm in crises, and perform lifting and mobility tasks as needed. Various full-time schedules are available.