Disability Support - Direct Support Professional

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings.

You will support daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure safety while collaborating with a care team. You will document services, assist with medication reminders, transportation, and community outings, and contribute to positive outcomes daily.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Attention to detail in documentation and care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings
• Assist with daily living activities, medication reminders, transportation, and community outings
• Promote independence, dignity, and safety for those served
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to follow care plans
• Document services and support behavioral and health needs

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

• Provide person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings


• Assist with daily living activities, medication reminders, transportation, and community outings


• Promote independence, dignity, and safety for those served


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to follow care plans


• Document services and support behavioral and health needs

Role:

Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings


• Assist with daily living activities, medication reminders, transportation, and community outings


• Promote independence, dignity, and safety for those served


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to follow care plans


• Document services and support behavioral and health needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion


• Ability to work effectively within a team


• Attention to detail in documentation and care delivery

Key Duties: Support individuals in achieving greater independence and well-being through personalized care, behavioral support, and safe practices in various settings. Ongoing training and growth opportunities are available to enhance skills and make a positive impact daily.