Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ CNA - WSQ

DSI Management, LLC.; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Titusville, Florida, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide essential care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living tasks, ensure safety and well-being of residents, and perform clinical duties. A high school diploma and CNA certification are required, along with a preference for candidates with experience in this field. This position offers a starting pay of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital around the clock care for residents.
• Ensure safety and mitigate hazards in the environment.
• Perform clinical duties within level of competency.

Skills

Assisting with daily personal hygiene

Mobility transfers

Meal service

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certificate

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ CNA - WSQ

Central Florida Communities, Inc. (CFC) has warm, welcoming, home-inspired facilities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange, Brevard, Lake and Seminole Counties.

CFC operates three 64-bed Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD's), Howell Branch Court, Lake View Court and Washington Square. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Washington Square
1401 N US Highway 1

This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday tasks such as Activities of Daily Living that may include and not limited to daily personal hygiene, toileting, meal service, mobility transfers, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans.

Actively engages with individuals at all times and provide all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all direct care and service requirements. Follows Active Treatment/Programming schedule.

Identifies hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment and takes immediate action to avoid, mitigate or eliminate, and report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors. Ensures the safety of self, residents/consumers, co-workers, families, guardians and visitors at all times.

Implements electronic and paper documentation of training needs including programming, incident reporting, data collection and behavior observations.

Perform clinical duties within level of competency, including emptying Foley catheters, obtaining and documenting vital signs, conducting blood glucose checks, recording weights, and completing other assigned clinical tasks.

High School Diploma or equivalent education and CNA Certificate are required.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.

$21.00 per hour

• Frequent bending and standing

• Resume
• 3 Personal References

Drug Free Workplace. A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

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