Direct Support Professional Full Time

LIFE, Inc. - Wilmington; Supply (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional, where you will play a vital role in assisting clients with their daily self-care needs and promoting their independence. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and growth opportunities. As part of a supportive environment, you will help clients navigate their daily routines, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Longevity Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Assist clients with self-care and daily living activities.
• Monitor and support clients during meals and housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with dressing, bathing, and toileting.
• Implement prescribed diet orders and assist with medication administration.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to communicate client information.

Skills

Client Monitoring

Self-Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Behavior Program Implementation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Direct Support Professional Shift Details: 3rd Shift Monday - Thursday and every other Weekend

Compensation: $17.50/hour

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
• Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• NC Driver's License
• 21 years of age or older

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.