DSP / Direct Support Professional

AbleLight; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AbleLight in the United States is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide care and support in a residential setting, helping develop and implement individual Support Plans and assisting people to reach personal goals and enjoy meaningful daily activities.

Responsibilities include personal care, meals, medication administration under nurse supervision, transportation to appointments, and documenting care in line with AbleLight guidelines and state rules.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required unless directed by state regulations.
• Experience: 0 Years
• Lic or Cert: Program specific based on state requirements: may or may not need a Driver's License with no negative Motor Vehicle Record findings.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily support, care and companionship aligned with the individual Support Plan (ISP) with dignity and respect.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diet plans.
• Administers medication, prescriptions as documented under the direction (supervision) of a nurse.
• Schedule as requested and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.
• Support engaging activities to maximize and enhance the quality of daily living and support individuals’ personal goals and quality of life.
• Ensures care and residence is fully compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mission alignment

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Provides care and support in residential setting to the people we serve by assisting in the development and implementation of individual Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living and personal care as needed

Essential Duties

• Provides daily support, care and companionship aligned with the individual Support Plan (ISP) with dignity and respect.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diet plans.
• Administers medication, prescriptions as documented under the direction (supervision) of a nurse.
• Schedule as requested and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.
• Support engaging activities to maximize and enhance the quality of daily living and support individuals’ personal goals and quality of life.
• Ensures general event reporting (GER), record keeping is maintained that is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines.

85% Direct Care & Support

• Provides daily support, care and companionship aligned with the individual Support Plan (ISP) with dignity and respect.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diet plans.
• Administers medication, prescriptions as documented under the direction (supervision) of a nurse.
• Schedule as requested and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.
• Support engaging activities to maximize and enhance the quality of daily living and support individuals’ personal goals and quality of life.
• Ensures general event reporting (GER), record keeping is maintained that is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines.

15% Other Program Support

• Participate by providing insight into daily activities and interest of an individual in the development and updating of individual support plans.
• Purchase food and supplies when instructed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment always in the residence.
• Ensures care and residence is fully compliance with safety protocols.
• Attending staff meetings and participating in continuing education.

The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities for Success in the Role

Knowledge: Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increases through experience.

Skills: Proficiencies developed through training, practice, or experience.

Abilities: The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and experience.

• Excellent Teamwork and Communication Skills
• Passion and motivation to our mission and the people we serve.
• Willingness to learn and grow

Our Values – The “Way” We Work

Mission First

We are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy, commitment, and focus.

One AbleLight

We are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration, accountability, transparency, and courage.

Christian Love

We are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person, we act with empathy, grace, dignity, and patience.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required unless directed by state regulations.

Experience: 0 Years

Lic or Cert: Program specific based on state requirements: may or may not need a Driver's License with no negative Motor Vehicle Record findings.