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Gate Way Hope Services


Direct Support Specilist(DSP)

Job Description



Job Responsibilities

  • DSP works closely with the client, client’s families, and program manager
    to guarantee that client is receiving the best available care and support
    adhering to client individual personal plan in place.
  • Activity Daily Living ’s Assistance to include but is not limited to feeding,
    dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting/incontinence, transfers/repositioning, ambulation, exercises.
  •  Housekeeping including laundry, errands/appointments, organizing.
  • Meal planning, preparation, cleanup, monitoring and, monitoring dietary
    restrictions and allergies.
  •  Medication administration, scheduling doctor’s appointments, monitoring
    vitals.
  •  Monitoring cognitive status, interacting with, and engaging clients in
    activities/hobbies (both inside and outside the home)
  • Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency
    following policy and procedures as they follow professional standards.
  •  Required to attend mandatory in-service training.
  •  Trained and utilize universal precautions as necessary for health and
    safety.
  • Conducts wellbeing checks on clients and reports any changes in client’s
    physical or mental status to the program manager immediately.
  • Staff should be able to Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or
    standing multiple times a day.
  • Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Climb up and down up to stairs at a time (depending on the client’s home).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Other Requirements:                                                                                                             
  •  Background check, including any program-specific requirements.
  • 3 references (2 professional references, 1 personal reference).
  • Physical Examination.
  • CPR/ First-Aid Training
  • Drug testing.
  • Risk Management
  • PCISP Training
  • TB testing.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Reliable Transportation.
  • Valid Auto Insurance.

Relevant Education: 

• High School Diploma/ GED

Relevant Experience: 

Preferred: 1 year in a comparable human service capacity.
Team- worker, Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized

Benefits:
• Flexible Schedule – full time and part time available.
• Currently Gateway Hope Services LLC, doesn’t provider health covered
and overtime pay.

*Gateway Hope Services provides equal opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any
type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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When done filling out the form, please email it to info@gatewayhopeservices.com