Job Description
Job Description
Location : Louisville, KY, 40215
Job Types : Full-time,Contract
Shifts : 8 hours (all shifts)
- Overtime
- Orientation lasts 2 weeks from 8a to 5p.
- Excellent benefits with temp-to-perm positions
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks.
DSP Position Responsibilities
Ensures the safety, welfare, and preservation of the rights of clients. Interactions with clients, staff, and visitors should always be with respect and dignity. Completes monitoring of client activities across all shifts to ensure client treatment plans and facility policies are followedAssist each client with opportunities to learn new skills throughout the day, this may include formalized training of skills as outlined in each client's (ISP) as well as incidental learning during the dayAssists clients with completing daily living skills (grooming, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting)Assist clients with transferring between the equipment and repositioning as outlined in their positioning support planAssists clients with cooking and preparation of meals and snacksAssists home management staff to ensure each client has enough clean and well-fitting clothing. ensures each client is dressed / groomed appropriately for the day / activityAssists in maintaining an attractive, well-furnished, safe, and sanitary living environment for the clients and staffAssist clients in participating in special occasions in the community, routine shopping, going out to eat, attending religious and / or recreational activities of their choosing, attending medical appointments, and other recreational activitiesCompletes and maintains a wide variety of documentation throughout the day. All documentation should be maintained in a confidential mannerAssists clients in on and off-ground employment and enrichment center activitiesMust be able to work a minimum of at least 7.5 hours per day with no restrictions and accept mandatory overtime assignments as required to meet facility needsLearn and follow all policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assignedDSP Required Qualifications :
High school graduate or equivalentAble to lift a minimum of 75 lbsNo prior experience is required.Able to pass a criminal background check and be clear of felonies, pass a drug screenBenefits : 401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Referral program
Same Day Pay
Compliance Training
CPR Certification
Req - 1005
About AMS :
AMS is dedicated to helping find the perfect fit for your schedule and personal goals. Because AMS has been in the Kentuckiana area for over 40 years, we have direct partnerships with many providers, including… long-term care facilities, behavioral healthcare facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, adult day care centers, in-home care, and more. This wide variety of locations and facilities gives you more opportunities to find the perfect fit.
AMS is an equal-opportunity employer.