Direct Support Professional Job at Action Total Staffing, Zanesville, OH

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  • Action Total Staffing
  • Zanesville, OH

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

Action Total Staffing - Zanesville

Friday, November 15, 2024

Full Time

Job Description

Our client is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join their team. Schedules available are evening and night shifts, 2:30pm to 11pm and 10:45pm to 7:15am.

Overview:

The ideal candidate will provide personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they live fulfilling and independent lives. As a DSP, you will play a vital role in promoting the health, well-being, and autonomy of our clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and are committed to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:

Assist and/or train residents incapable of performing their own hygiene tasks to maintain acceptable levels of grooming and cleanliness. (throughout the day)

Accompany residents to scheduled activities both inside and outside the facility.

Work closely with the resident at meal times to assist, teach, and model appropriate eating and social skills.

Assist residents with routine household chores and other daily living skills to encourage independence and responsibility for their own environment.

Implement behavior support strategies as defined by the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and meet the emotional needs of the resident through use of techniques such as reinforcement, demonstration, and modeling of alternate behaviors.

Complete all necessary documentation of services, by end of shift, to accurately record the progress of each resident

Observe residents’ attitudes, reactions, appetite, etc., and report changes or unusual findings to the QIDP and to Medical Services personnel

Able to work at least 16 hours overtime as needed

Skills and Abilities Required:

Works well with co-workers

Communication skills

Follows written and verbal directions

Courteous

Prioritize tasks

Legible handwriting

Able to express thoughts in writing

Maintains good personal hygiene and appearance (dress)

Able to comprehend written material

Good organizational skills

Dependable and reliable

Job availability, rates and hours are subject to change. Please contact your hiring representative to confirm details. Submission of an application does not guarantee we will be able to place you in your desired position.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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