PCA Aides - Home Care DSP

Active Day; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Day in Ohio is seeking Home Care Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist seniors and adults with special needs in daily living, health monitoring, transportation, and mobility support. DSPs lead by example, stay positive, and ensure clients’ safety while promoting their health and happiness.

You will provide personal care, transport clients to appointments, document care activities, and collaborate with supervisors to maintain high-quality support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience with seniors or adults with special needs preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation if driving for clients.
• CPR and First Aid training preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work overnight if required for a 24/7 client.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Providing day to day direction and supervision to direct support staff.
• Prepare staff schedules and maintain documentation including HPC and incident reports.
• Support an environment of trust, growth, and mutual support.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and staff for quality support.
• Provide opportunities to help clients achieve personal goals.
• Assist clients with personal care such as bathing and hygiene.
• Adhere to person-centered and behavior plans for residents.
• Ensure a safe, healthy environment while respecting rights of individuals.
• Prepare meals based on dietary requirements and documentation.
• Transport clients to activities and appointments and obtain required documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Home Care Direct Support Professionals（“DSP”）are responsible for providing, restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health status of our clients through home support, medical monitoring, client transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living. Our Home Care DSPs are expected to lead by example-maintaining a positive demeanor; being thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable co-workers; keeping our clients safe; and always working to enhance the health and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing day to day direction and supervision as well as managing performance of direct support staff to include development, training, and providing constructive feedback.
• Preparation of staff schedules, reviewand maintain thorough and accurate documentation, including but not limited to: HPC service documentation, behavior documentation, communication logs, incident reports, medication documentation, and mileage records
• Support and contribute to an environment of trust, sharing, growth, and mutual support.
• Maintain open communication and cooperative work efforts with supervisors and other staff to ensure quality and continuity of support for the individuals served.
• Provide opportunities throughout the day to assist clients in meeting their individual goals.
• Assist clients with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, toileting, and basic hygiene needs.
• Adhere to the person-centered plans and behavior plans as specified for each resident.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment, free from harm, while respecting the rights of all individuals. Foster trust and build relationships with all clients and teammates.
• Prepare meals as necessary based on dietary requirements, food specifications, and documentation.
• Transport clients to and from scheduled activities or appointments, attend appointments, advocate on their behalf, and obtain necessary documentation as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age.
• Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs is preferred.
• For positions that involve driving for clients (i.e. errands/Dr. appointments): A valid Driver’s license, safe and reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required.
• Valid C.P.R. and First Aid certificate prior to employment preferred.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including overnight if accept assignment for a 24/7 client.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.

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