Direct Support Professional - Ambridge
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hour
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Hourly
Location: Ambridge
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000
Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you compassionate and dedicated to supporting the independence and well-being of others? Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and personalized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare. Join us to positively impact the lives of the people we support every day.
About Achieva
For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.
Position Summary
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and personalized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare. DSPs impact the people we support through hands-on assistance, community engagement, and promoting personal goals and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Understands, supports, and advocates with people we support by helping them achieve their vision of a good life.
- Identifies, documents, and shares concerns and successes as appropriate.
- Transports and accompanies people to activities, appointments, and events.
- Helps with personal care tasks as needed (e.g., bathing, dressing, hygiene).
- Supports activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Assists with money management by promoting independence and responsibility.
- Administers medications in accordance with training and protocol.
- Takes people to medical appointments and ensures necessary documentation is completed.
- Participates in recreational, social, and educational activities within the community.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.