Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Overnight

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Overnight role is onsite in Brewer, ME, with compensation of $16.89 per hour. UCP of Maine supports adults with disabilities with daily living and personal support. The DSP assists people supported with daily activities, grooming, medication administration, transportation, and support during sleep hours when needed. The role also documents care, respects individual rights and privacy, and communicates with families, guardians, service providers, and colleagues.

What you'll do

• Support daily living activities and personal grooming
• administer and document medications
• observe and report possible adverse medication reactions
• provide transportation
• respond to medical, emotional, or behavioral needs during sleep hours in live-in positions
• maintain confidentiality
• communicate and cooperate with families, guardians, service providers, and others.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

overnight

disability support

daily living assistance

medication administration

transportation

paid training

brewer me

ucp of maine

$16.89/hr

crma certification

first aid/cpr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are included
• paid training and UCP-provided certification training are stated.

Why this role

Overnight position; paid training is provided. Required certifications are obtained after hire on the timelines stated in the posting.

About the employer

UCP of Maine is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.