Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), Lakeland FL

Kairos Home Care Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Home Care Services in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with disabilities in Lakeland and surrounding Polk County. The role focuses on daily living support, community participation, and following care plans.

The DSP will complete required documentation, accompany residents to appointments, manage medications where allowed, and work with staff to ensure safe, person-centered care. A valid driver’s license and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with disabled individuals, Nursing Home, or Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Promote community integration and social interaction.
• Implement outcomes from a Support Plan.
• Complete paperwork and documentation.
• Administer medications per state and agency requirements where applicable.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments as needed.
• Maintain living environments per regulations and health standards.
• Provide transportation to consumers as needed.
• Be available in emergencies and work with staff to support the consumer.
• Communicate with and update the Supported Living Coach regularly.
• Assist with recreational, cultural, and vacation planning as requested.
• Provide independent and functional living instructions.
• Complete all mandatory trainings required by APD.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Care plan adherence

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for Direct Support Professional to join our strong team in Lakeland and surrounding areas of Polk County. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and reliable.

If you are looking for a rewarding career and you have passion and motivation on helping people, this is a unique opportunity, an alternative to an uninspiring boring job.

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his /hercommunity or the least restrictive environment. A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.

A DSP may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, meal preparation).
• Promote appropriate community integration and social interaction (e.g. visiting family, friends, church/temple, etc).
• Implement outcomes developed through a Support Plan.
• Complete paperwork as assigned including documentation (e.g., incident reports, outcomes, log entries).
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, where applicable. With valid APD training Medication Administration Fl Code 65 G-7.
• Accompany residents on medical appointments when needed.
• Maintain living environment in accordance with D.D.A. regulations and health department standards.
• Provide Transportation to our consumer as needed.
• Make oneself available in emergency situations as the need arises.
• Work cooperatively with professional and paraprofessional staff in the interest of the consumer.
• Communicate with and update the Supported Living Coah on a regular basis, if applicable.
• Assist the consumer with recreational, cultural and vacation plans of his/her choice.
• Provide independent and functional living instructions to the consumers.
• Complete all state required trainings.
• Assist with shopping (e.g., food, clothes).

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required, copy.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have 1 year of experience with Disabled Children/Adult, Nursing Home or Home Care.

Requirements:

• Level II Background Screening https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Local Background Check

Must complete all Mandatory Trainings required by APD (Agency for Person with Disabilities from the State of Florida)

• Zero Tolerance
• HIPAA from Train FL
• Direct Care Core Competencies
• HIV/Infection Control – Blood-borne Pathogens
• CPR/First Aid (From American Red Cross, American Heart Association or Health & Safety Institute) CPR online training are not acceptable.
• iConnect Train FL Trainings

We are a Central Region APD Provider. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals in Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, Lake County, Hernando County, Highlands County, and Marion County.