PCA Aides - Home Care DSP

Active Day; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Day is seeking Home Care Direct Support Professionals to assist clients with daily living activities, health monitoring, and mobility in their homes across Urbana, OH. DSPs lead by example, remain dependable, and promote clients' health and happiness.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating schedules, documenting care, transporting clients to appointments, and supporting personal care while maintaining safety and dignity.

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: A valid Driver's license, safe and reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required.
• Valid CPR 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise direct support staff, including training and performance feedback.
• Create staff schedules and maintain thorough documentation (care, behavior, incidents, mileage).
• Foster trust, growth, and mutual support within the team.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors to ensure quality and continuity.
• Help clients meet personal goals throughout the day.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, toileting, hygiene).
• Follow person-centered and behavior plans for each resident.
• Ensure a safe environment while respecting residents’ rights.
• Prepare meals according to dietary requirements.
• Transport clients to activities/appointments and accompany them when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible scheduling

Overnight availability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 p 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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