PT Direct Support Professional
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KENCCID
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional provides daily living assistance to individuals with disabilities, including bathing, grooming, and medication administration. They also develop individualized care plans and maintain accurate progress records while ensuring client independence and safety.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Direct Support Professional to join our team in the Consumer Support Services industry. As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities. Your main goal will be to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of care and support, while promoting their independence and well-being. You will work closely with our team of professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans that meet the unique needs of each client. This is a part-time position that offers flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License for more than 1 year
- Qualified to work in the US
- Use your problem-solving and critical thinking skills to develop and implement individualized care plans that meet the unique needs of each client
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
- Complete physical examination, including tuberculosis test
- Ability to read and understand English as it relates to reading medical prescriptions, directions, recipes, policies, procedures and directions for managing the daily life and activities of Individuals and a safe and healthy home
Pay and Benefits
- $18.20/hr weekly & $19.20/hr weekends
- 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, and 11PM-7AM shifts
- Part-time and Substitute
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Responsibilities
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Experience with behavior management techniques
- Experience with electronic health records
- Assist clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications and monitor health conditions as needed
- Provide transportation to appointments and community activities
- Assist with meal planning and preparation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and activities
KenCCID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment of any person based on their age, sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, pregnancy status, marital status, disability status veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the recruiting process for this position should ensure that this request is included in their application for the position
Our mission at KenCCID is to promote dignity and choice to empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach their full potential. Families across the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas entrust their loved ones to our care. At KenCCID, we cultivate a caring and nurturing community. It’s a community where individuals with disabilities can lead a quality of life that is no different than that of ordinary citizens.
We provide housing accommodations catered to the needs of each member of our community. We firmly believe that one size does not fit all. Housing accommodations range from independent living to community homes to round-the-clock care. We also match members to employment opportunities that is aligned with their unique interests.
Serving individuals with disabilities has been our sole focus since being established in 1974. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we rely on donations to provide the highest quality of care to the loved ones who have joined our community.
With just $5 you can give an individual with a disability the opportunity to visit a coffee shop and engage with their local community.
$25 takes them to a museum to deepen their appreciation of the arts.
For $50, they get to cheer on our very own Phillies!
Consider making a donation today at https://www.kenccid.org/donate/.
Founded
1974
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our mission at KenCCID is to promote dignity and choice to empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach their full potential. Families across the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas entrust their loved ones to our care. At KenCCID, we cultivate a caring and nurturing community. It’s a community where individuals with disabilities can lead a quality of life that is no different than that of ordinary citizens.
We provide housing accommodations catered to the needs of each member of our community. We firmly believe that one size does not fit all. Housing accommodations range from independent living to community homes to round-the-clock care. We also match members to employment opportunities that is aligned with their unique interests.
Serving individuals with disabilities has been our sole focus since being established in 1974. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we rely on donations to provide the highest quality of care to the loved ones who have joined our community.
With just $5 you can give an individual with a disability the opportunity to visit a coffee shop and engage with their local community.
$25 takes them to a museum to deepen their appreciation of the arts.
For $50, they get to cheer on our very own Phillies!
Consider making a donation today at https://www.kenccid.org/donate/.
Founded
1974
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
