Caregiver/ DSP
Certified Home Nursing Solutions
- Salisbury, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- DSP will provide direct care while supporting the social needs of the participants receiving services.
- Transport participants to and from the Day Program and act as an aide when required.
- Assists in developing appropriate activities for general and individual program plans and according to the room schedule.
- Driving an agency vehicle is required for this position.
- Must be able to secure participants who use wheelchairs.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary, and be able to lift and/or transfer people.
- Establish a secure, positive relationship that nurtures the client to feel comfortable expressing needs.
- Monitor and maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
- Provide individualized care for clients in accordance with their tasks.
- Encourage the client’s independent decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
- Maintain knowledge of each resident's limitations and requirements.
- Communicate resident’s progress with service providers as outlined.
- Complete and maintain documentation in compliance with company procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED.
- Driver's License (Required).
- Must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state-issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency. Must have a clean driving record, or there must be no more than two (2) points on your driving record.
- CNA/CMT Certification (Required).
- Caregiver experience: 1 year (Required)
- DSP experience: 2 years (required).