Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives & Community

Kairos Home Care Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Home Care Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to join our Florida team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and reliable, with a passion for helping people in home and community settings.

DSPs provide daily living assistance, coordinate documentation, and support residents in health and daily activities, ensuring safety and inclusion while collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Disabled Children/Adult, Nursing Home or Home Care.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene).
• Promote community integration and social interaction.
• Implement outcomes developed through a Support Plan.
• Complete paperwork including documentation (e.g., incident reports, outcomes, log entries).
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments when needed.
• Maintain living environment in accordance with regulations and health standards.
• Provide transportation to our consumer as needed.
• Make oneself available in emergency situations as the need arises.
• Work cooperatively with staff to support the consumer.
• Communicate with and update the Supported Living Coah on a regular basis.
• Assist with recreational, cultural and vacation plans of the consumer.
• Provide independent and functional living instructions to the consumers.
• Complete all state required trainings.
• Assist with shopping (e.g., food, clothes).

Skills

Daily living skills

Documentation

Administer medications

Transportation

Communication with staff

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Kairos Home Care Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to join our Florida team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and reliable, with a passion for helping people in home and community settings.

DSPs provide daily living assistance, coordinate documentation, and support residents in health and daily activities, ensuring safety and inclusion while collaborating with staff.