Direct Support Specialist — Flexible Shifts, Impactful Care

United Cerebral Palsy of GA; West Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina is seeking On Call Direct Support Professionals to provide training and compassionate care to residents with multiple disabilities. Roles include assisting with daily activities, transportation, hygiene, logging daily progress, and following care plans.

This on-call position offers flexible schedules with opportunities for full-time or part-time engagement. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lb and perform routine safety checks and emergency drills

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide care and assistance to residents with multiple disabilities.
• Ability to perform daily tasks and ensure residents’ safety and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Engages residents in activities of choice and supports ISP goals.
• Provides transportation and supervision as required.
• Maintains daily logs with accurate information about residents’ activities and needs.
• Assists with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Provides prescribed exercises and physical care as directed.
• Inspects living area for safety and reports deficiencies.
• Conducts evacuation drills and follows emergency procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes appliances, utensils, and surfaces.
• Cooks and prepares meals.
• Reports equipment issues to supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for Personal Care Homes.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects residents’ rights.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 lb.

Skills

Resident care

Safety compliance

Log recording

Hygiene assistance

Meal preparation

Transportation

Emergency procedures

Body mechanics

Teamwork

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina is seeking On Call Direct Support Professionals to provide training and compassionate care to residents with multiple disabilities. Roles include assisting with daily activities, transportation, hygiene, logging daily progress, and following care plans.

This on-call position offers flexible schedules with opportunities for full-time or part-time engagement. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lb and perform routine safety checks and emergency drills