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Direct Care Worker

Quality Connections

Page, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Community Support, Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, Developmental Disabilities, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Driver's License, Fast Food, First Aid, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Home Care, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laundry, Meal Plans, Medication Administration, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Time Management Software, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Page, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Direct Support Professional (Direct Care Worker)

Make a Difference Every Day


At Quality Connections, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the heart of what we do. DSPs provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives in their homes and communities.


This role is more than a job — it is an opportunity to positively impact someone’s life every single day.


Position Summary

Direct Support Professionals provide daily care and support to individuals living in their homes or home-like settings. Staff assists with personal care, daily living skills, health monitoring, and community participation while promoting independence, dignity, and respect.


Key Responsibilities

Professional Expectations
  • Clock in and out on time using the company timekeeping system
  • Accurately document services provided during each shift
  • Report any changes in an individual's health, behavior, or environment to management promptly
  • Follow all agency policies, procedures, and state regulations
Personal Care & Health Support
  • Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and feeding
  • Support mobility and ambulation as needed
  • Assist with toileting, including the use of bedpans, urinals, or commode chairs when necessary
  • Monitor health and wellness and report concerns
  • Remind or assist with medication self-administration after proper training
Promoting Independence
  • Encourage individuals to build and maintain daily living skills
  • Support self-help activities and independence whenever possible
  • Foster positive and respectful relationships between housemates
Home Support
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
  • Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, bed making, and cleaning
  • Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and clean-up
Community Engagement
  • Accompany individuals to medical appointments and community activities
  • Transport individuals when required
  • Support participation in community events and daily activities
Safety & Well-Being
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times
  • Maintain a respectful, supportive, and positive environment
Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the individuals served

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (preferred or required, depending on program)
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver's license (for positions requiring transportation)
  • Ability to work in group home or home-like settings
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with individuals served, coworkers, families, and outside professionals
  • Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing or walking for extended periods

Required Training & Certifications

Employees must obtain and maintain all required certifications in accordance with state and program requirements, which may include:
  • Medication Administration
  • CPR / First Aid
  • Prevention and Support / Behavioral Training
  • Additional training as required by Arizona state regulations or agency policy

The Impact of Your Work

As a Direct Support Professional, you help individuals:


Live safely in their homes
  Build independence and life skills
  Participate in their community
  Experience dignity, respect, and support


Your work truly changes lives.

About the Company

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