Direct Support Professional (DSP)

KMA Health Services Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KMA Health Services in Virginia is seeking compassionate in-home caregivers to assist individuals with daily living and goal achievement. You will help with activities of daily living, safety monitoring, transportation to activities, hygiene, and basic nursing tasks as needed.

Requirements include at least one year in medical or related fields, a reliable car, a valid driver’s license, work authorization, auto insurance, CPR & First Aid, a current physical, TB test, Social Security Card, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the medical or a related field.
• Must have a reliable car and current driver's license.
• Must have current work authorization and auto insurance.
• CPR & First Aid current.
• Current physical exam and TB test with negative result.
• Social Security Card and Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor for safety.
• Transport to activities.
• Assist with basic hygiene.
• Behavior management (training provided).
• Submit daily progress notes.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for the individual and employee.
• Perform simple nursing care and first aid.

Skills

One year experience in medical/related

CPR & First Aid

Work authorization

Tools

Reliable car

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Resume

Job description

KMA Health Services is a service provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to foster independence through compassionate support, helping individuals to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life. We provide in-home support services, community coaching, and respite care. As an employee of KMA Health Services (KMAHS) you will be a part of a team of skilled and dedicated professionals who value integrity, respect, and teamwork.

This position requires the ability to assist individuals with teaching skills and offering aid to accomplish their personally set goals for independent living. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting with activities of daily living,
• Monitoring for safety,
• Transporting to activities,
• Assisting with basic hygiene,
• Behavior management (training is provided),
• Submit daily progress notes, and
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for the individual and the employee.
• Perform simple nursing care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and hygiene

Requirements: A minimum of one year experience in the medical or a related field (social work, psychology, nursing assistance, etc.) Additionally, the following are required:

• A reliable car
• A current driver's license
• A current work authorization
• Current auto insurance
• Current CPR & First Aid
• Current physical exam
• Current tuberculosis test with negative result
• Social Security Card
• Resume

If hired, a background check (FBI) and a Central Registry check will be required.