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Favored Services, LLC
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day Support (1yr Direct Experience in Healthcare)
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$33,244 / year median in Virginia
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs.
POSITION DUTIES
DSP will assist in providing self-help, skills training, and assist individuals with developmental and/or physical disability with their therapeutic treatments. DSP will provide direct care to individuals receiving services at Favored Services Day Support and ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the individual. DSP is responsible for protecting, engaging and documenting all activities done by the individuals served. DSP is responsible with dividual outings and coordinate outings of individuals in the community. DSP is responsible for maintaining current and accurate records of all services provided to the individual, including medication management. DSP will communicate observations to the director for solutions. DSP will document reports and reviews of behaviors of individuals daily. DSP will transport or assist in transporting individuals to and from the community engagement, activities with Favored Services van or bus. DSP is responsible for the individual under their care and the room Any other duties as assigned by the agency in missionKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Activities such as changing, grooming, and dressing individual at Favored Services (Self-care practices)- Converse with individuals to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction
- Serve meals and eat with individuals
- Accompany individuals on shopping trips
- redirect disruptive individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others, using prescribed methods
- Observe and document behaviors, such as speech, feeding patterns, activities.
- Document, report, and review the individuals daily progress, needs, medical issues, and behaviors
- Transport or assist in transporting individuals to and from activities, shopping, and other outings.