DSPCaregiver Paid training MALE STAFF ONLY

A & T Health Care Inc; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Purcellville is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals. This role involves helping clients with personal care tasks, maintaining a comfortable living environment, and ensuring effective communication with families. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a compassionate demeanor. Experience in care-related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal care or related fields required.
• One year of experience with children or adults with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Communicate care results to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with clients and families for best care.

Skills

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Ability to build rapport with clients

Knowledge of developmental/intellectual disabilities

Ability to provide basic care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job description We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities
• Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties
• Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities
• Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal care or other related fields
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability
• Certification (If you do not have any or some of the certifications, we can help you obtain All of these certifications within a few days. Contact us for details):
• TOVA First Aid CPR
• Drivers License/Car
• TB test result
• High school diploma

Direct Support Professional assists individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities with daily living activities at home or in the community. Their duties may include making beds, doing laundry, preparing and providing meals.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of some of the characteristics and concepts of Developmental and intellectual Disability, mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches for children.
• Knowledge of simple care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and environmental hygiene.
• Ability to implement and follow the policies and procedures of the department, facility or service entity.
• Ability to engage in the care, training, and rehabilitation of physically and mental challenged individuals.
• Ability to provide basic care, personal care, and hygiene.
• Ability to teach clients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-care skills.
• Ability to participate with professional staff in the design and implementation of training and programmatic activities.
• Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of others.
• Ability to observe, record, and report clients' behavior, attitude, and physical condition.
• Ability to perform simple math and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.

Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a primary diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability and/or secondary diagnosis of mental health.