Direct Support Professional: Create Real-World Impact

Ascent Healthcare Management; Pressly Place (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Healthcare Management in Mississippi is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. You will support daily living activities, help with housekeeping, and ensure safety in the living environment.

The role involves transporting clients to appointments, planning schedules, and encouraging engagement with social networks and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to teach self-care skills.
• Willingness to assist with basic housekeeping tasks.
• Capable of transporting clients to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
• Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying
• Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule
• Organizing transportation arrangements to appointments
• Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs
• Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities

Job description

Ascent Healthcare Management in Mississippi is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. You will support daily living activities, help with housekeeping, and ensure safety in the living environment.

The role involves transporting clients to appointments, planning schedules, and encouraging engagement with social networks and communities.