Direct Support Professional

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assistparticipants with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene

• Support participants with meal preparation, feedingassistance, and household tasks

• Assistwith medications as trained and authorized

• Maintainaccuratedocumentation including daily notes, medication records, incident reports, and participant progress notes

• Encourage participant independence, choice, and community involvement

• Transport participants to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed

• Provide companionship, emotional support, and positive encouragement

• Ensure participant safety andmaintaina clean, healthy, and supportive living environment

• Follow Individual Support plans, behavioral support plans, and agency policies

• Report changes in participant behavior, health, or safety concerns promptly

• Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, families, guardians, and healthcare professionals

• Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and continuing education

• Assistduring emergency situations and follow emergency procedures when necessary

• Promote participant rights, dignity, confidentiality, and person-centered care practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred

• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and team-oriented attitude

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Ability to pass background checks and required screenings

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, andassistparticipants as needed

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical caregiving duties

• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations

Work Environment

This position works within residential homes supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Residential services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, requiring professionalism, flexibility, compassion, and dependable attendanc