Direct Support Professional Needed Must Speak Spanish

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc; Passaic (NJ); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Résumé du poste

A caregiving services provider in New Jersey seeks compassionate individuals to provide direct support for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation. Ideal candidates will have experience in home or senior care, strong communication skills, and familiarity with dementia care techniques. This role offers competitive salary and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or senior care preferred.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals and families.
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies.
• First aid and CPR certification is a plus.
• Ability to take vital signs and monitor health status of individuals.
• Strong communication skills to interact with individuals, families and healthcare professionals.

Responsabilités

• Provide One on One direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Monitor and document individuals' progress.
• Assist with medication administration as needed.
• Implement individualized care plans.

Connaissances

Experience in home care or senior care

Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines

Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs

Familiarity with dementia care techniques

First aid and CPR certification

Ability to take vital signs

Strong communication skills

Description du poste

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Responsibilities:

• Provide One on One direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Help with meal preparation and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
• Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
• Monitor and document individuals' progress and behavior
• Assist with medication administration as needed
• Implement individualized care plans and follow specific instructions for each individual

Skills:

• Experience in home care or senior care is preferred
• Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines
• Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies
• First aid and CPR certification is a plus
• Ability to take vital signs and monitor health status of individuals
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and other healthcare professionals

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in direct support or caregiving roles. We look forward to reviewing your application!