Direct Support Professional
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The Direct Support Professional (DSP) empowers individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) by assisting them with daily living tasks and helping them achieve their goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in the individual's home and community
- Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning
- Assist with personal care such as bathing and dressing
- Provide employment support
- Transport clients to appointments and run errands
- Help plan and organize client schedules
- Perform daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic housekeeping knowledge
- Basic nutrition knowledge
- Safety protocols knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
- Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Qualifications
- A High school diploma or GED is required
- Entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health provides exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help individuals live their best lives, serving kids, adults, and families across North Carolina and Virginia.