Direct Service Professional

Neuro RehabCare of Kansas City - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Shawnee, KS

About the position

The Direct Service Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing care to clients with neurological injuries, impairments, functional limitations, and/or disabilities. This role involves following established care plans to assist clients in their daily living activities in both residential and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care needs in accordance with the care plan and qualifications.
• Complete health checks, documentation, and communicate effectively and timely to program leadership.
• Contribute to the development of care plans for clients.
• Oversee and participate in prescribed rehabilitation exercises.
• Work collaboratively with all team members and leadership.
• Assist clients with light housekeeping, laundry, and linen change.
• Assist clients with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, lifting, and transferring.
• Provide transportation to clients as required, including appointments, shopping, and community outings.
• Follow all medication procedures as established in the care plan, ensuring proper dispensing and dosages.
• Assist with reporting, charting, and other administrative/clerical tasks.
• Oversee any required rehabilitation exercises.
• Assist in maintaining all necessary supplies for client needs.
• Run errands as needed, such as grocery shopping and pharmacy visits.
• Complete all required trainings and attend monthly staff meetings.
• Ensure health and safety of the clients.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a favorable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Six months to one year of experience in direct care, caregiving, medical assisting, and/or CNA experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Nice-to-haves

• Compassion
• Team-oriented
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making skills
• Client confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Phone etiquette
• Multi-tasking
• Flexibility
• Client care
• Time management
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collectively as part of the care team.