Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional works onsite in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Compensation is $18.46 per hour. The listed schedule is Saturday, 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., for six weekly hours. Whole Life provides person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Connecticut.

What you'll do

• Assist with activities of daily living, medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, and medical appointments
• maintain a safe living environment
• support social activities and community outings
• use mobility equipment appropriately
• document daily activities and incidents
• maintain confidentiality
• and implement individualized care plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

brooklyn ct

whole life

person-centered care

developmental disabilities

activities of daily living

saturday

4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

$18.46/hour

paid training

cpr and pmt certification

healthcare pension

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and health insurance, paid orientation, paid time off, paid training, 401(k), and healthcare pension
• some benefits depend on employment classification and ACA eligibility.

Why this role

The posting states that CPR and PMT certifications are provided through orientation and that medication-administration certification is required within six months of hire, sponsored by Whole Life.

About the employer

Whole Life Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.