Guided Care Services, LLC
Direct Support Professional DSP DD waiver
Guided Care Services, LLC, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375. or Click Here to complete documents required
DSPs for Community Engagement, and/or Day Support
Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities by enhancing their quality of life.
Direct Support Professional shall provide direct care services in either a home residential setting and/or community-based setting, to program participants with developmental disabilities and/or other disabilities in one of the agency's services/programs as specified in job offer.
The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
Prepare meals and snacks
Light housekeeping activities
Dispense medication
Provide companionship
Assist with errands, shopping, medical appointments
Assist with community outings recreational
Effectively communicating with agency Care Team
Qualifications: KSAs
High School Diploma, GED or 1-2 years of documented (i.e. PCA, CNA, MA-Tech) and verifiable experience working in the Human Service, Health or Medical Field. 12 to 18 months experience working with persons with elderly persons with mental health or
disabilities in a group home, day support, supportive-in home, hospital, treatment center, community, consumer directed, home health or nursing home setting.
Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role related to the Human Service and/or Healthcare field
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
Ability to adhere to and implement health and safety guidelines
Ability to adhere to and implement all policies procedures
Ability to adhere to and implement all federal, and state/local regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform simple math skills.
Ability to lift heaving objects, support in program participants ambulation
Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Ability to read and write
Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health other related disabilities. Demonstrated skill in working with adults with disabilities.
Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.
Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.
Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene, and environmental hygiene. Ability to teach/ support participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.
Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement PCP and complete proper documentation.
Ability to observe, record and properly report participant’s behavior, attitude, physical condition, and emergency incident.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to respond immediately and effectively in emergency situations.
Possess caring and positive attitude; enjoys working with all people.
Ability to meet areas of competencies as a DSP
NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375. or Click Here to complete documents required.
We are currently looking for a Lead Direct Support Professional and Direct Support Professionals for Community Engagement and Day Support.
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375. or Click Here to complete documents required
DSPs for Community Engagement, and/or Day Support
Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities by enhancing their quality of life.
Direct Support Professional shall provide direct care services in either a home residential setting and/or community-based setting, to program participants with developmental disabilities and/or other disabilities in one of the agency's services/programs as specified in job offer.
The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
Prepare meals and snacks
Light housekeeping activities
Dispense medication
Provide companionship
Assist with errands, shopping, medical appointments
Assist with community outings recreational
Effectively communicating with agency Care Team
Qualifications: KSAs
High School Diploma, GED or 1-2 years of documented (i.e. PCA, CNA, MA-Tech) and verifiable experience working in the Human Service, Health or Medical Field. 12 to 18 months experience working with persons with elderly persons with mental health or
disabilities in a group home, day support, supportive-in home, hospital, treatment center, community, consumer directed, home health or nursing home setting.
Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role related to the Human Service and/or Healthcare field
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
Ability to adhere to and implement health and safety guidelines
Ability to adhere to and implement all policies procedures
Ability to adhere to and implement all federal, and state/local regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform simple math skills.
Ability to lift heaving objects, support in program participants ambulation
Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Ability to read and write
Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health other related disabilities. Demonstrated skill in working with adults with disabilities.
Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.
Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.
Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene, and environmental hygiene. Ability to teach/ support participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.
Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement PCP and complete proper documentation.
Ability to observe, record and properly report participant’s behavior, attitude, physical condition, and emergency incident.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to respond immediately and effectively in emergency situations.
Possess caring and positive attitude; enjoys working with all people.
Ability to meet areas of competencies as a DSP
NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375. or Click Here to complete documents required.
We are currently looking for a Lead Direct Support Professional and Direct Support Professionals for Community Engagement and Day Support.