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ID #54215986
Estado Kentucky
Ciudad Louisville
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Kentucky
Showed 2025-07-23
Fecha 2025-07-23
Fecha tope 2025-09-21
Categoría Salud
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Direct Support Professional

Kentucky, Louisville, 40201 Louisville USA
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Description Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life. To promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for individuals in communicating their needs and goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge- Knowledge of state and federal laws. knowledge of dual diagnosis, individual program plans, knowledge of client service needs, knowledge of medication administration protocol, knowledge of emergency disaster protocol, knowledge of abuse reporting protocol, and knowledge of behavior plans.

Skills- Organization skills, time management skills, analytical skills, good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, teamwork, interpretation, problem-solving, teaching, comparing, classifying, analyzing, coordinating, innovating and strategizing.

Abilities-Ability to interact effectively with management, social perceptiveness, maintain confidentiality, detail-oriented, flexibility, adaptability, prioritize, ability to work with a diverse population, ability to work with clients with behaviors, ability to administer medications and treatments, positive attitude, work ethic, responsibility, self-discipline, creativity, multi-cultural awareness, empathy and concentration.

Education Training and Experience Education- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent. Training- On basic nutrition, infection control, reading and recording vital signs and personal hygiene can be completed on-the-job or via specialized programs. In addition, clients may have individualized preferences that require Direct Support Professionals to take time to become comfortable before working with them.

Experience- Must have at least one-year experience professional or personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors. Must maintain active First Aid and CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Essential Functions

Attend to the needs of each resident, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, feeding and communicating other individual needs they may have

Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers

Follow all physicians’ orders, including administration of medication

Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other natural disasters Ensure meals are prepared

Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the Administrator about any broken/inoperable items

Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education

Report ANY unusual occurrences/activities and health & safety issues to the Administrator in a timely manner

Perform other duties as assigned Physical Requirements Frequent sitting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling and crouching.

Other Requirements MUST have a Valid Drivers Licenses. MUST have transportation. MUST have car insurance. Candidate must successfully pass all preemployment requirements, including but not limited to background check, physical etc. If required to drive, candidate must possess proof of valid insurance and registration.

Allowable Activities

Dusting and straightening furniture

Cleaning floors and rugs by wet or dry mop and vacuum sweeping

Cleaning the kitchen, including washing dishes, pots and pans; cleaning the outside of appliances and counters and cupboards; cleaning ovens; and defrosting and cleaning refrigerators

Maintaining a clean bathroom, including the tub, shower, sink, toilet bowl and medicine cabinet; cleaning commode chair or urinal

Laundering clothes in the home or laundromat; including washing, drying, folding, putting away, ironing, and basic mending and repair

Changing linen and making beds

Washing inside of windows

Removing trash from the home

Unallowable Activities

Raking leaves

Cleaning gutters

Mowing Lawns

Snow Removal

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