Direct Support Professional (DSP) 3rd Shift

CCTENN.com; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide essential care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves ensuring a safe and self-directed life for clients, promoting their emotional well-being, and assisting with daily living activities. As a DSP, you will play a vital role in enhancing community inclusion and fostering meaningful relationships. If you possess compassion, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Skills in providing quality care and ensuring person-centered support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and document reports electronically.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
• Document daily reports and assist with community integration.
• Transport clients to appointments and facilitate recreational outings.

Skills

Compassion

Creativity

Integrity

Quality care

Person-centered support

Financial management

Documentation

Transportation

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Jackson, and Milan, TN Area $15.37 an hour - Immediate Full-time 3rd Shift - Part-time - and PRN positions available.

Purpose of the Direct Support Professional:

The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life and participate fully in their communities.

To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community. To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide support at home, work, and other community places.

Direct Support Professional Skills:

The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is significant. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A DSP will assist a person with developmental disabilities to have a meaningful, safe, and self-directed life. Skills needed include:

• Provide quality care of individuals in their home
• Ensure supports and services are person-centered
• Provide dietary options for individuals daily
• Promote physical health and emotional well-being
• Provide responsible and accountable financial management
• Maintain confidentiality
• Drive individuals to appointments, school, work, and community-based activities
• Support individuals in forming and maintaining relationships
• Document daily reports electronically

Capitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts:

Full Time: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm | 4pm-12pm | 12pm-8am and every other weekend 8am-8pm | 8pm-8am

Part Time: Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm | 8pm-8am or as scheduled

PRN: TBD offered by management

Please call Human Resources at 901-672-8206 from 9am-5pm or APPLY ONLINE.

Capitol City Residential Healthcare

5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 202

Memphis, TN 38137

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Day Shift
• Night Shift
• Holidays
• On Call
• Overtime
• Weekends

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Duties:

• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
• Feeding clients
• Maintaining patient's health equipment
• Responding to emergency situations
• Administering medication
• Transporting clients to appointments
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities