Direct Support Professional — Flexible Shifts & Impact

Quest, Inc.; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest, Inc. is seeking compassionate care professionals to provide personal care for individuals in the home. Responsibilities include daily living support, social interaction, safe lifting and repositioning, meal safety, and light housekeeping.

Drivers may transport clients using large vans in compliance with DOT rules. Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, lift and bend as needed, and communicate calmly during crises.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Read, write and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis.
• Experience using household appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, etc.).
• Able to stand for long periods, bend and lift, push wheelchairs, and use hands for small tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal care for all individuals in the home as needed including toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.
• Provide positive social and leisure interaction to all individuals in the home regularly throughout the day.
• Safely lift, transfer and reposition all individuals in the home as outlined in daily schedules.
• Ensure safety for individuals in the home during mealtimes, including food prep, diet textures and feeding assistance.
• Complete housekeeping duties daily including dishes, beds, laundry, trash, bathrooms and kitchens.
• Ensure adequate supervision of individuals in the home, possibly staying past scheduled hours.
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure supervision and care, may shelter during a hurricane.
• Treat all people with dignity and respect, communicating professionally with individuals, coworkers, visitors and customers.
• If hired as a driver, operate large passenger vans in compliance with DOT regs and local laws.

Skills

English literacy

Crisis communication

Compassionate care

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hoyer lift

Van lift

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Quest, Inc. is seeking compassionate care professionals to provide personal care for individuals in the home. Responsibilities include daily living support, social interaction, safe lifting and repositioning, meal safety, and light housekeeping.

Drivers may transport clients using large vans in compliance with DOT rules. Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, lift and bend as needed, and communicate calmly during crises.