Direct Support Professional — Meaningful Community Care

Whole Life; Brooklyn (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 Connecticut. DSPs provide person-centered care to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities, supporting daily living activities, promoting independence, and encouraging community integration.

You will build trusting relationships with clients and families, ensuring safety, dignity, and well-being while helping with activities like shopping, cooking, and light cleaning.

Qualifications

• Proof of High School diploma / GED equivalent.
• Ability to pass Background Check and health screenings.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must document care in English and communicate with clients and staff in English.

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.
• Implement individualized care plans

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Documentation in English

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Whole Life is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Connecticut. DSPs provide person-centered care to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities, supporting daily living activities, promoting independence, and encouraging community integration.

You will build trusting relationships with clients and families, ensuring safety, dignity, and well-being while helping with activities like shopping, cooking, and light cleaning.