Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Shakopee, MN. Compensation is not specified. D Square Healthcare Services provides direct support and healthcare services in the Shakopee area, with a focus on personalized care, independence, and dignity for people with disabilities. The role provides daily living assistance and person-centered support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It helps implement support plans, monitor health needs, and facilitate community participation while communicating with families, supervisors, and healthcare team members.

What you'll do

• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, meal preparation, and household tasks
• implement individualized support plans and document progress
• transport or accompany clients to medical appointments, community activities, and errands
• administer medications and monitor health conditions according to care plan guidelines
• promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion
• communicate with supervisors, families, and healthcare team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

disability support

daily living assistance

person-centered care

individualized support plans

medication support

community inclusion

shakopee mn

d square healthcare services

cpr/first aid

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A high school diploma or GED is required. Previous related experience and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred, with willingness to obtain certification upon hire accepted.

About the employer

D SQUARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.