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Direct Support Professional

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Metuchen, NJ, US

Salary

$20 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves providing one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities or special needs, assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, and light housekeeping tasks.
  • Candidates should have experience in home care or senior care, with knowledge of meal preparation and dementia care techniques preferred.
  • The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to monitor health status, with first aid and CPR certification being a plus.
  • The salary is competitive, and a flexible schedule is offered to accommodate personal needs.
  • Applicants should have relevant experience in direct support or caregiving roles, although specific years of experience are not explicitly stated.
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
Responsibilities:
- Provide One on One direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help with meal preparation and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
- Monitor and document individuals' progress and behavior
- Assist with medication administration as needed
- Implement individualized care plans and follow specific instructions for each individual

Skills:
- Experience in home care or senior care is preferred
- Knowledge of meal preparation and nutrition guidelines
- Ability to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies
- First aid and CPR certification is a plus
- Ability to take vital signs and monitor health status of individuals
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and other healthcare professionals

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in direct support or caregiving roles. We look forward to reviewing your application!



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