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A & T Healthcare
Direct Support Professional
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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 description We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.
Responsibilities:
Assist clients with daily living activities Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment Qualifications:
Previous experience in personal care or other related fields Compassionate and caring demeanor Ability to build rapport with clients One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability. Certification ( If you do not have any or some of the certifications, we can help you obtain All of these certifications within a few days. Contact us for details): Gov issued IDs TOVA First Aid CPR Driver's License/Car TB test result High school diploma Medication management Direct Support Professional assists individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities with daily living activities at home or in the community. Their duties may include making beds, doing laundry, preparing and providing meals.Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of some of the characteristics and concepts of Developmental and intellectual Disability, mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches for children.
- Knowledge of simple care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and environmental hygiene.
- Ability to implement and follow the policies and procedures of the department, facility or service entity.
- Ability to engage in the care, training, and rehabilitation of physically and mental challenged individuals.
- Ability to provide basic care, personal care, and hygiene.
- Ability to teach clients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-care skills.
- Ability to participate with professional staff in the design and implementation of training and programmatic activities.
- Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of others.
- Ability to observe, record, and report clients' behavior, attitude, and physical condition.
- Ability to perform simple math and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.