Direct Support Professional Contract Services
LIFE, Inc. - New Bern
New Bern, NC, USA
6/14/2022
Personal Care
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Direct Support Professional
Shifts: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 2:00. Some days hours may vary due to doctors appointments
Compensation: $17.50/ hour
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- Must have own reliable transportation and insurance with proof.
- NC Driver's License
- 21 years of age or older
- Must be willing to work flexible days
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
- Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Transport the client to and from the day program.
- Assist client according to his/her Person-Centered Plan.
- Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
- Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
- Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
- Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
- Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment.
- Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
- Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate client’s information as directed by supervisory staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.