Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.

Direct Support Professionals is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals, gets involved in assisting individual's during a day program in accordance with an established treatment plan. Program emphasizes community integration through daily recreational and work-site outings.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with daily living activities
• Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties
• Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities
• Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment
• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
• Required to report to alternate work locations, when necessary (e.g. Hospital, Dr.’s Office etc.)
• Must be able to transport residents in agency vehicles as needed
• Able to maintain student/individual /family confidentiality

​ Qualifications:

• Proof of vaccination
• Previous experience in personal care or other related fields
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have High School or equivalent degree.
• Prefer First Aid, CPR, AMAP and SCIP certifications or Aptitude upon hire.
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20lb items.
• Demonstrates organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Must be at least 18 or older.

Bells Staffing Services is an industry-leading healthcare staffing firm owned and operated by licensed clinical professionals with the ability to service all types of facilities throughout the metropolitan New York City area as well as New York State. We completely familiarize ourselves with each client's internal culture, rules, procedures, and desired outcomes. Afterward, we utilize our strong foundation as a service-based organization in conjunction with our flexible nature to establish the perfect solution for each individual client. While people are our most important asset, our strong relationships with our clients are the lifeblood that allows us to successfully and continually make a positive impression on the world and provide work and other opportunities to people.

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Bells Staffing Services is an industry-leading healthcare staffing firm owned and operated by licensed clinical professionals with the ability to service all types of facilities throughout the metropolitan New York City area as well as New York State. We completely familiarize ourselves with each client's internal culture, rules, procedures, and desired outcomes. Afterward, we utilize our strong foundation as a service-based organization in conjunction with our flexible nature to establish the perfect solution for each individual client. While people are our most important asset, our strong relationships with our clients are the lifeblood that allows us to successfully and continually make a positive impression on the world and provide work and other opportunities to people.

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