Lead Direct Support Specialist: Care & Leadership

RAINBOW RESIDENTIALS LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Residentials LLC seeks a Direct Support Professional to lead in a Copley/Akron, Ohio home. You will provide hands-on care and supervise staff while ensuring safety and quality of care for residents.

Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation to activities, documentation, and crisis support. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work second shift with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience administering medications in a care setting.
• Hands-on personal care including bathing, toileting.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with no more than 1 point.
• Ability to assist with transfers and lift 25+ lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation.
• Willing to work second shift and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care when needed (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, transfers, mobility).
• Administer medications and monitor for safety.
• Assist individuals with bowel and catheter routines.
• Supervise, mentor, and support DSP staff during shift.
• Ensure proper documentation, medication counts, and compliance.
• Drive individuals to appointments or activities as requested.
• Monitor health, safety, and overall well-being of individuals.
• Provide transportation in company vans to appointments and community outings.
• Ensure the home is clean, safe, and running smoothly.
• Step in during emergencies and support crisis intervention.
• Communicate professionally with management, families, and care teams.

Skills

Medication administration

Personal care

Driver's license

Communication and documentation

Staff supervision

Shift flexibility

Job description

Rainbow Residentials LLC seeks a Direct Support Professional to lead in a Copley/Akron, Ohio home. You will provide hands-on care and supervise staff while ensuring safety and quality of care for residents.

Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation to activities, documentation, and crisis support. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work second shift with weekend rotation.