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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Capitol City Residential Health Care
Memphis, TN, USA
$15,37 an hour
Full-time
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Direct Support Professional - PRN - Immediate positions available - Memphis, TN Area $15.37 an hour

The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life to participate fully in their communities.

To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community.

To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you, will provide support at home, work, and other community places.

Direct Support Professional Skills :

The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a very significant one. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting our individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A DSP will assist a person, with developmental disabilities, to have a meaningful, safe and self-directed life, skills are needed which include the following but are not limited to :

  • provide quality care of individuals in their home
  • ensure supports and services are person-centered
  • provide breakfast lunch dinner dietary options for individuals daily
  • promote physical health and emotional well-being
  • provide responsible and accountable financial management
  • maintain confidentiality
  • drive individual to doctor's appointments, school, work, and community based activities
  • support individual to form new relationships
  • maintain existing relationships
  • document daily reports electronically

Capitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts :

8am-4pm; 4pm-Midnight; Midnight-8am.

PRN : TBD offered by management

Please call Human Resources or apply in person 9am-5pm

Capitol City Residential Healthcare

5100 Poplar Ave

Memphis, TN 38137

Job Type : Part time - PRN

Schedule :
  • Weekends
  • Weekends
  • Work Location :

    Multiple locations

    Duties :

    • Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
    • Charting or taking notes for others to review
    • Providing companionship and supportive listening
    • Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
    • Feeding clients
    • Maintaining patient's health equipment
    • Responding to emergency situations
    • Administering medication
    • Transporting client to appointments
    • Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
    • Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
    • 30+ days ago
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