Overnight Direct Support Professional (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Sevita; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in residential settings, promoting independence and community integration. You will help with daily living activities, health maintenance, and medication administration as needed, while upholding dignity and rights of those served.

Position is non-exempt and hourly, offering both full-time and part-time options; training and support are provided to ensure safety and quality of care in a confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Direct Support: provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Skills

Six months experience

Computers

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computers

Job description

Sevita in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in residential settings, promoting independence and community integration. You will help with daily living activities, health maintenance, and medication administration as needed, while upholding dignity and rights of those served.

Position is non-exempt and hourly, offering both full-time and part-time options; training and support are provided to ensure safety and quality of care in a confidential environment.