Empowering Direct Support Specialist for Independent Living

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Family Services LLC in Ohio is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with special needs at home, coaching independent living, and encouraging positive daily choices. The role requires patience, empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to follow care plans, support daily activities, and help with meals, hygiene, and transportation.

This position offers part-time and full-time shifts with a community-focused team and a respectful work environment supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Coaches the individual around their home.
• Coaching in completing basic hygiene tasks.
• Oversees required exercises and activities.
• Ensures that individuals take their prescribed medications.
• Prepares meals that adhere to special dietary considerations.
• Coaches with light cleaning and housework.
• Coaches individual how to adopt basic independent living skills.
• Helps individual learn to make a budget and complete basic household tasks.
• Providing support and assistance during daily activities.
• Meets with Life Coach to discuss needs of individuals.
• Provides transportation to bowling, the grocery store, and other necessary locations.
• Serves as a companion for the individual who live alone.
• Organizes activities for individual.

Connaissances

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Emotional strength

First aid awareness

Friendly demeanor

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

West Family Services LLC in Ohio is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with special needs at home, coaching independent living, and encouraging positive daily choices. The role requires patience, empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to follow care plans, support daily activities, and help with meals, hygiene, and transportation.

This position offers part-time and full-time shifts with a community-focused team and a respectful work environment supporting