Direct Support Professional

Person First LA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $20.03 Per Hour
  • Part-time
18 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • 401(k)

Pay: $20.03 per hour


We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP II) to provide quality care and support to adults with developmental disabilities in a licensed residential facility.


Responsibilities


  •  Provide transportation to medical, dental, recreational, social, educational, and community appointments. 
  •  Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including: 
    •  Bathing 
    •  Dressing 
    •  Grooming and hygiene 
    •  Toileting 
    •  Transferring 
    •  Eating 
    •  Medication assistance (per facility policy) 
  •  Monitor residents' health, behavior, and well-being, and promptly report concerns or changes to the Administrator. 
  •  Promote resident independence, dignity, privacy, personal choice, and Resident Rights. 
  •  Supervise residents and visitors, ensuring safety and adherence to facility policies. 
  •  Respond appropriately to emergencies and resident crises using first aid and facility procedures. 
  •  Report all suspected or witnessed abuse immediately. 
  •  Support residents with cognitive or behavioral challenges using person-centered care techniques. 
  •  Encourage participation in recreational, educational, physical, and social activities. 
  •  Maintain accurate communication with families, healthcare professionals, and the Administrator. 
  •  Complete all required in-service training and continuing education. 
Food Service Duties


  •  Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to approved menus and special diets. 
  •  Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices. 
  •  Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area. 
  •  Report equipment maintenance needs. 
Housekeeping Duties


  •  Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary home environment. 
  •  Perform routine cleaning, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming, and spot-cleaning carpets. 
  •  Complete resident laundry, including changing bed linens and returning laundry within 24 hours. 
  •  Perform periodic deep cleaning, including windows, carpet extraction, furniture movement, and preparing vacant rooms for new residents. 
Qualifications


  •  High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
  •  Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience required. 
  •  Valid California Driver's License required. 
  •  DSP I and DSP II certifications required. 
  •  Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely. 
  •  Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 
Schedule & Location


  •  Work Location: One location 
  •  Participation in all required training is mandatory. 
Application Question:


  •  Have you completed DSP I and DSP II training?

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Job TypePart-time

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
  • Assisted Livingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Food Handling Practicesunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Furnitureunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Laundryunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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