PT 10 pm - 6 am Direct Support Professional 2 DAYS Per Week

Direct Support Professional
Part-time
10 pm - 6 am 2 DAYS per WEEK and One home with 3 DAYS per WEEK

Your responsibilities as a Friendship Community DSP will include:

• Assisting Individuals in daily routines through dressing, bathing, eating/feeding, toileting, exercises, etc., as needed.
• Assisting Individuals with their mobility by the use of walking aids, lifting, splints, positioning, and transferring them through safe and approved techniques up to 50 lbs. Be familiar with the use of mechanical lifts if available in the home.
• Assisting the Individuals in food preparation and in kitchen duties, teaching appropriate skills.
• Assisting the Individuals in-room care and general housecleaning, teaching appropriate skills.
• Maintaining ongoing knowledge and adherence to the Individual's care plan.
• Reporting symptoms, concerns, or medical observations to the Residential Manager, nurse on duty, or designated agency personnel.
• After becoming med trained, administering medications to the Individuals as prescribed.
• Transporting Individuals to and from activities using Friendship Community vehicles.
• Assisting with the general upkeep of the home.
• Attending Team Meetings, In-services and other required trainings. Also read the minutes of those meetings.
• Other duties as assigned, depending on the home.
• Must possess English speaking skills.