Direct Support Professional — Meaningful Care & Growth

Whole-Life,-Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

401K

Healthcare Pension

Job summary

Whole Life is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. DSPs provide person-centered care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and promoting independence while ensuring safety and dignity.

Care focuses on supporting client goals, coordinating with managers and families, and helping individuals live meaningful lives through community involvement, everyday tasks, and respectful

Qualifications

• Proof of High School diploma/ Transcripts/ GED equivalent.
• Proof of valid driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, or passport.
• Ability to pass a Background Check, safe driving record, and Abuse Registry Check.
• Must be able to stand, move, twist, bend, kneel, reach, lift, and walk for the majority of your shift.
• Must be able to document care given in English, and speak English with enough consistency to communicate with clients and co-workers verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support medical appointments
• Ensure a clean, safe living environment through light housekeeping and laundry
• Engage clients in social activities, community outings, and choice-making to promote independence
• Use mobility equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts) with proper techniques
• Document daily activities, observations, and incidents accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

High School Diploma

Attention to detail

English communication

Background checks

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma/ GED

Job description

Whole Life is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. DSPs provide person-centered care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and promoting independence while ensuring safety and dignity.

Care focuses on supporting client goals, coordinating with managers and families, and helping individuals live meaningful lives through community involvement, everyday tasks, and respectful