Sat-Sun Direct Support Pro: Weekend Care (Starting $20/hr)

IGHL Inc; Wading River (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer. The DSP’s actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently.

IGHL Inc. requires a DSP to administer medications, encourage choice making, supervise ADLs, support mobility and independent living, and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have NYS Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication per certification.
• Encourages choice making and directed self-care.
• Supervises and assists with ADLs including toileting, grooming, and eating.
• Maintains documentation and logs accurately.

Skills

Role model behavior

Communication

Teamwork

ADL instruction

Teaching activities of daily living

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

OPWDD AMAP certification

OPWDD SCIP certification

Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer. The DSP’s actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently.

IGHL Inc. requires a DSP to administer medications, encourage choice making, supervise ADLs, support mobility and independent living, and maintain accurate