Direct Support Professional (Female) - Crofton, MD (Mon. - Fri 3PM - 11PM)

GetHired, Inc.; Crofton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support participants with daily living activities and safety in a Maryland-based program. You will work under the Operations Director, completing tasks in line with DDA requirements and using agency systems for documentation.

Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a high school diploma, with CPR/First Aid and background checks required. Transportation and flexible hours are essential for community-based activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with developmentally disabled participants or long-term care.
• Ability to follow supervisor instructions and maintain compliance with DDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living.
• Perform support tasks delegated by Supervisor in compliance with Maryland DDA requirements.
• Assist with medication and medication reminders as needed.
• Ensure light housekeeping duties and chores are completed.
• Ensure safety of participant at all times.
• Utilize agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident report filing.
• Report and document incidents within required timeframe.
• Check and respond to emails daily to maintain communication with program office.
• Driving and community interaction is required; attend events or activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director.

Skills

Developmental disability experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Duties:

• Assist participant with activities of daily living.
• Perform support tasks delegated by Supervisor in compliance with the Maryland DDA requirements.
• Assist with medication and medication reminders as needed.
• Ensure light housekeeping duties and chores are completed.
• Ensure safety of participant at all times.
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident report filing.
• Ability to report and document incidents within the required timeframe.
• Check and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication with program office.
• Driving and community interaction is required. This may include, and is not limited to, attending various events, or activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. A minimum of two years of experience working with developmental disability program participant or long-term care population is preferred.
2. Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Specific Requirements:

1. Pass a criminal background investigation and any other required background checks and verifications.
2. Must have own reliable transportation that is safe, smoke-free, with adequate insurance coverage and a valid driver's license.
3. Current first aid and CPR certification
4. Successful completion of the DDA required trainings outlined by DDA within 60 days of hire.
5. Possess current Bloodborne Pathogen, CMT certification.
6. Conduct self in a professional manner at all times when interacting with individual, neighbors, parents, advocates, consultants, and regulatory personnel.