Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job at Capitol City Residential Health Care, Jackson, TN

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  • Capitol City Residential Health Care
  • Jackson, TN

Job Description

Direct Support Professional - PRN - Immediate positions available - Jackson, TN Area $15.37 an hour

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:

Part Time: Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am or as scheduled

PRN: TBD offered by management

Please call Human Resources 731-736-3462 | or apply in person 9am-5pm

Capitol City Residential Healthcare

77 Executive Dr.

Jackson, TN 38305

Job Type: Part time - PRN

Schedule:

  • Day Shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night Shift
  • On Call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends

Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Duties:

  • Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
  • Charting or taking notes for others to review
  • Providing companionship and supportive listening
  • Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
  • Feeding clients
  • Maintaining patient's health equipment
  • Responding to emergency situations
  • Administering medication
  • Transporting client to appointments
  • Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
  • Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Relief, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Day shift, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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