WEEKEND WARRIORS - DSP'S - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Beulah Home Care LLC; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beulah Home Care LLC in Mason, OH is urgently seeking Weekend Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Cincinnati to Dayton areas.

A DSP supports daily living, health and safety, transportation, and community participation, focusing on fostering independence and personal growth through teaching daily tasks, documenting progress, and coordinating with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills like cooking, laundry, and personal hygiene.
• Provide direct aid with eating, mobility, transferring, and grooming.
• Administer or monitor medication and coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Plan menus and prepare meals meeting dietary needs.
• Document daily logs, mood changes, and progress toward goals.
• Coordinate with family, case managers, and professionals to ensure consistent care.

Job description

Beulah Home Care LLC is URGENTLY Seeking WEEKEND Direct Support Professionals (DSP'S) for the Cincinnati to Dayton areas. A DSP works directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) to foster independence and support fulfilling, self-directed lives. Unlike a traditional caregiver who may simply perform tasks for a client, a DSP focuses on teaching the individual how to perform daily activities themselves.

Their responsibilities are multifaceted and often categorized by the specific type of support provided:

Daily Living & Personal Care

• Skill Development: Teaching life skills such as cooking, laundry, housecleaning, and personal hygiene (bathing/dressing).
• Personal Assistance: Providing direct aid with eating, mobility, transferring, and grooming based on the individual's needs.

Health & Safety Management

• Medical Support: Administering or monitoring medication, tracking health concerns, and coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Nutrition: Planning menus and preparing meals that meet specific dietary requirements.
• Emergency Response: Maintaining certifications in CPR and First Aid to handle unforeseen medical or safety situations.
• Safety Monitoring: Ensuring a safe living environment free from health hazards and reporting any suspected abuse or neglect.

Community & Social Integration

• Community Participation: Facilitating involvement in social networks, recreational activities, workshops, or clubs to build social connections.
• Transportation: Driving individuals to doctor appointments, social outings, or work assignments.
• Advocacy: Acting as an advocate to ensure the individual's rights are respected and their voice is heard in the community.

Administrative & Professional Duties

• Documentation: Keeping accurate daily logs of care, medication administration, mood changes, and progress toward personal goals.
• Individual Support Plans (ISP): Adhering to and implementing personalized behavior and care plans developed by healthcare teams.
• Team Collaboration: Communicating regularly with family members, case managers, and other medical professionals to ensure consistent care.
• Office is located in Mason, OH 45040 and DSP Postions are located in the areas of 45150, 45211, 45239, 45240 and 45410.