Caregiver/DSP
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Reston Job:
Monday- Thursday :7am-6pm Responsibilities:
- Assist individuals with daily living activities
- Submit NOTE REPORTS via Therap.com at the end of each shift.
- 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
- Previous experience as a DSP or working with individuals with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities.
- Compassionate and caring demeanor
- Ability to build rapport with the individual who is receiving support.
- One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the caregiving, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability.
- TOVA
- First Aid
- CPR
- Valid Drivers License with good driving record.
- High school diploma
- Knowledge of some of the characteristics and concepts of Developmental and intellectual Disability, mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches for children.
- Knowledge of simple care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and environmental hygiene.
- Ability to implement and follow the policies and procedures of A & T Health Care, Inc.
- Ability to provide basic care, personal care, and hygiene.
- Ability to teach clients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-care skills.
- Ability to participate with professional staff in the design and implementation of training and programmatic activities.
- Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of others.
- Ability to observe, record, and report individuals behavior, attitude, and physical condition.
- Ability to perform simple math and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their family and office staff. Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, training, habilitation, and support of children or adults with a primary diagnosis of developmental/intellectual disability and/or secondary diagnosis of mental health.
- 401(k)
- Flexible Schedule
- Friendly office staff
- Room for growth
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