Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Safe & Secure Healthcare·Doylestown, Ohio
Safe & Secure Healthcare·Doylestown, Ohio
Provide daily living assistance, personal hygiene, and behavioral support to individuals to promote independence and community engagement. Maintain accurate documentation of services and collaborate with families and professionals to ensure consistent care.
Assist individuals with daily activities, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility.
Encourage
Independence: Support individuals in developing independent living skills such as meal preparation, household chores, and money management.
Goal
Implementation: Help individuals achieve their personal goals as outlined in their Individual Service Plan (ISP) by providing guidance, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
Social and
Recreational
Support: Facilitate and encourage social interactions, leisure activities, and recreational outings to promote community engagement and a healthy social life.
Health &
Safety: Ensure the well-being and safety of individuals by monitoring health conditions, administering medications as needed, and assisting with medical appointments.
Behavioral
Support: Utilize positive behavioral interventions and strategies to support individuals in managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive actions.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of services provided, including daily logs, progress notes, goals reporting, medication logs, finance ledgers, and incident reports as required.
Collaboration: Work as part of a team to support individuals and communicate with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure consistent care and services.
Emergency
Response: Act promptly and effectively in emergency situations, ensuring the health and safety of individuals at all times.
*This is a general guideline and does not take into account the totality of care that is expected for individuals to whom we provide services. Other daily responsibilities may be added depending on the needs of the clients we serve.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand because providers need dependable staff to support people with daily living, community participation, and mobility needs. These jobs can be competitive when employers look for empathy, patience, reliable attendance, and readiness to complete CPR/First Aid and background screening. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your diploma, certification plan, and schedule flexibility before applying.
