Direct Support Professional
12 days ago
Akron
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Overview Seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide high-quality care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, aging needs, or other health challenges. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, ensuring their safety, and promoting independence within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in home and community care, assisted living, or long-term care settings, and possess a genuine desire to make a positive impact on people's lives. Responsibilities • Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support, • Provide patient observation to monitor health status and respond appropriately to changes, • Administer medications following care plans and HIPAA regulations, • Support residents with meal preparation, feeding, and nutritional needs, • Assist with mobility using equipment such as Hoyer lifts or resident lifts while ensuring safety protocols, • Maintain cleanliness of the living environment through light cleaning duties, • Monitor vital signs and report any concerns to healthcare professionals, • Implement individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, • Support residents during recreational activities and social engagement to promote mental well-being, • Prior experience in group homes, assisted living, nursing homes, or home health care is highly preferred, • Knowledge of patient care techniques including medication administration, vital signs monitoring, Alzheimer’s/dementia/memory care, autism support, hospice care, and long-term care practices, • Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications such as HIPAA training are a plus, • Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities or complex health conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease, • Strong observational skills for patient monitoring and safety oversight, • Physical ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary and assist with mobility using specialized equipment, • Compassionate attitude with excellent communication skills for working with residents and team members