Direct Support Professional – Empower Independence

Lowe's Guardian Angel; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Guardian Angel is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs in their home and community settings. You will support personal care, daily living activities, health monitoring, and documentation, promoting independence per individual care plans.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, meal prep, light housekeeping, safety tasks, and transportation to activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis (Mental Illness and Developmental Disability).
• CNA license preferred; CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Provide support with medication administration and health monitoring.
• Assist in nutrition, meal preparation, and feeding when necessary.
• Help individuals develop daily living skills and promote independence per ISP/POC.
• Provide positive behavioral support and communication assistance.
• Transport individuals to activities and community services.

Skills

ADL support

Medication administration

Health monitoring

Behavioral support

Documentation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years experience with dual diagnosis

CNA license preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Lowe's Guardian Angel is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs in their home and community settings. You will support personal care, daily living activities, health monitoring, and documentation, promoting independence per individual care plans.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, meal prep, light housekeeping, safety tasks, and transportation to activities.