WEEKEND WARRIORS DSPS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Beulah Home Care LLC; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Beulah Home Care LLC in Mason, OH is urgently seeking weekend Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with IDD in the Cincinnati to Dayton areas. The DSP helps foster independence and teaches daily living skills so clients can lead self-directed lives.

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, providing personal care, coordinating with healthcare providers, ensuring safety, promoting community participation, and maintaining logs and ISP adherence. Office is located in Mason, OH.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to foster independence and self-directed living.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for individuals with IDD, focusing on daily living and personal care.
• Administer or monitor medications, track health concerns, and coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Facilitate community participation and transportation to appointments, work, or activities.
• Maintain accurate daily logs of care, mood changes, and progress toward goals.

Job description

Beulah Home Care LLC is URGENTLY Seeking WEEKEND Direct Support Professional'S (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.