Direct Support Professional (DSP) 3rd Shift

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Memphis, TN Area $15.37 an hour - Immediate Full-time 3rd Shift - Part-time - and PRN positions available.

Purpose of the Direct Support Professional :

The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life to participate fully in their communities.

To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community. To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you, will provide support at home, work, and other community places.

Direct Support Professional Skills :

The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a very significant one. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting our individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A DSP will assist a person, with developmental disabilities, to have a meaningful, safe and self-directed life, skills are needed which include the following but are not limited to :

• provide quality care of individuals in their home
• ensure supports and services are person-centered
• provide breakfast | lunch | dinner dietary options for individuals daily
• promote physical health and emotional well-being
• provide responsible and accountable financial management
• maintain confidentiality
• drive individual to doctor's appointments, school, work, and community based activities
• support individual to form new relationships
• maintain existing relationships
• document daily reports electronically

Capitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts :

Full Time : Monday-Friday 8am-4pm | 4pm-12pm | 12pm-8am and every other weekend 8am-8pm | 8pm-8am

Part Time : Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm | 8pm-8am or as scheduled

PRN : TBD offered by management

Please call Human Resources 9am-5pm | APPLY ONLINE

Capitol City Residential Healthcare

5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 202

Memphis, TN 38137

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Schedule :

Work Location :

Duties :