Description

Direct Support Professional – Residential Aide Summary

Schedule: Full-time, all shifts available (may include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed)

Pay: $20.00 – $21.75/hour

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of paid time off for eligible full-time employees.

The Direct Support Professional – Residential Aide provides direct care, supervision, and support to residents (people receiving services) in a residential setting. This role focuses on assisting individuals in developing independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), while ensuring health, safety, and overall well-being. DSPs actively participate in daily household management and serve as positive role models for residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide training and assistance to residents to develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping
Assist residents with personal care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, and hygiene
Provide supervision to residents in the home and community to ensure safety and well-being
Support residents in developing money management skills, including budgeting and making appropriate purchases
Administer medications and complete required documentation in accordance with agency policy and certification requirements
Complete all required documentation accurately and within designated timeframes, including progress notes, T-logs, and habilitation plans
Transport and accompany residents to medical appointments, recreational activities, and community outings
Provide training in mobility and community orientation
Assist residents with daily household operations and routine domestic tasks
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the residence, including common areas and resident spaces
Participate in assessments, service plan implementation, and team meetings as required
Maintain communication with supervisors regarding resident health, safety, and behavioral concerns
Act as a positive role model when teaching household, social, and community skills
Build and maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and team members
Follow all agency policies and procedures, including those related to safety, incident reporting, and confidentiality
Adhere to OPWDD regulations, including Part 633 (Consumer Rights) and Part 624 (Incident Reporting)
Attend required meetings, trainings, and scheduled house meetings
Check and respond to agency email regularly during scheduled shifts
Report to work as scheduled and make every effort to maintain coverage during inclement weather conditions

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Valid NY State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier require
Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds (including transfers and physical support)

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