Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), Brevard County

We are looking for Direct Support Professional to join our strong team in Brevard County
. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and reliable.

If you are looking for a rewarding career and you have passion and motivation on helping people, this is a unique opportunity, an alternative to an uninspiring boring job.

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his /her community or the least restrictive environment. A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.

A DSP may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.

• Assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, meal preparation).

• Promote appropriate community integration and social interaction (e.g. visiting family, friends, church/temple, etc).

• Implement outcomes developed through a Support Plan.

• Complete paperwork as assigned including documentation (e.g., incident reports, outcomes, log entries).

• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, where applicable. With valid APD training Medication Administration Fl Code 65 G-7.

• Accompany residents on medical appointments when needed.

• Maintain living environment in accordance with D.D.A. regulations and health department standards.

• Provide Transportation to our consumer as needed.

• Make oneself available in emergency situations as the need arises.

• Work cooperatively with professional and paraprofessional staff in the interest of the consumer.

• Communicate with and update the Supported Living Coah on a regular basis, if applicable.

• Assist the consumer with recreational, cultural and vacation plans of his/her choice.

• Provide independent and functional living instructions to the consumers.

• Complete all state required trainings.

• Assist with shopping (e.g., food, clothes).

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required, copy.

• Must have valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must have 1 year of experience with Disabled Children/Adult, Nursing Home or Home Care.

• Level II Background Screening

• Local Background Check

Must complete all Mandatory Trainings required by APD (Agency for Person with Disabilities from the State of Florida)

• Zero Tolerance

• HIPAA from Train FL

• Direct Care Core Competencies

• HIV/Infection Control – Blood-borne Pathogens

• CPR/First Aid (From American Red Cross, American Heart Association or Health & Safety Institute) CPR online training are not acceptable.

• iConnect Train FL Trainings

We are a Central Region APD Provider. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals in Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, Lake County, Hernando County, Highlands County, and Marion County.