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Provident Way LLC
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
Direct Support Professional will serve as the direct care worker having direct responsibility for guidance and supervisor of the individuals to whom he/she is assigned; oversee physical care; development of acceptable habits and attitudes; management of individual behavior and helping to meet the goals and objects of any service plan; ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met; escorts individuals to and from training and community activities as assigned; provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of the individual; do a head count at the beginning, ending and periodically throughout the day to ensure presence and well-being of assigned individuals; follows established procedures to report changes/ concerns to appropriate persons; observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/ conditions and cleanliness; completes data collection in accordance with individual service plan; performs required housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment; participates in staff meeting and in- service training as assigned; plans and implements special activities; completes special projects and other as assigned.' '