Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Community & Swim Activities

Mds Nh; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 207,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

MDS NH in Keene, NH seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a vibrant young woman in her daily activities, with a focus on open swim sessions at the Keene YMCA. This part-time role offers flexible days and mainly afternoon/evening shifts, totaling about 10 hours per week.

You will assist with community integration, personal care, and engagement in preferred activities, while using her communication device to support interaction.

Qualifications

• Must provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Comfortable using a specialized communication device.
• Reliable transportation between Bennington and Keene.
• Patient, energetic, and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to community activities, focusing on YMCA open swim sessions in Keene.
• Assist with personal care in a respectful manner.
• Support engagement in preferred activities like swimming, riding a tricycle, car rides, and outdoor time.
• Encourage and support use of the communication device in public settings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication support

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

MDS NH in Keene, NH seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a vibrant young woman in her daily activities, with a focus on open swim sessions at the Keene YMCA. This part-time role offers flexible days and mainly afternoon/evening shifts, totaling about 10 hours per week.

You will assist with community integration, personal care, and engagement in preferred activities, while using her communication device to support interaction.