Dsp Part-Time | Set Weekends & Midweek

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Hudson, OH

Employment Type: Part-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

• Friday (Split Shift): 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; 2 hour unpaid break; 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Monday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This schedule totals approximately 32 hours per week
, with additional opportunities to pick up extra shifts.

The Direct Support Professional will assist persons with disabilities with daily living activities in the individual's home, community engagement, and helping the client achieve desired outcomes. Duties may include housekeeping, meal preparation, and community outings.

• Performs bedside and personal care such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Prepares and maintains records of client progress and reports changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands. Provides companionship and helps adjust to new lifestyles.
• Monitors vital signs and medication under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists, with appropriate certification.
• Plans, shops for, and prepares nutritious meals and assists the client in planning, shopping, or preparing healthy meals.
• Transports clients to locations outside the home, such as physicians' offices or outings, using a motor vehicle.
• Participates in client case reviews, consulting with the care team, evaluating client needs, and planning for continuing services.

• Strong service orientation: active listening, communication, time management, critical thinking skills, and close client monitoring.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to balance client wants and needs while maintaining client health and safety.
• Willingness to assist with all areas of daily living tasks, including bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Caregiving with developmental disabilities experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; willingness to train.
• Behavioral management experience preferred.

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.