DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

BrightSpring Health Services - Columbus, GA

Part-time - Entry Level

Columbus, GA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at ResCare Community Living plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to clients. This part-time position involves assisting individuals with personal care tasks and fostering positive relationships in a supportive environment. The DSP is essential in ensuring client safety and promoting independence through self-help activities.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring.
• Assisting with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Encouraging self-help activities.
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a caregiving role or similar position.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Daily Pay Option Available
• Job Training
• Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
• Schedule Flexibility