Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full Time
Nashville, TN 37203
From $13.50 an hour
Posted
Job description

Seeking Direct Support Professionals first and third shift. [Antioch, Bellevue, Priest Lake, & Madison areas]

Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

To assist people who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life and to participate fully in their communities. Aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a DSP, you, may provide supports & services at home, work, and other community places that are person-centered.

Direct Support Professional (typical) Duties:

To assist persons with developmental disabilities with daily living skills that insures a safe and meaningful environment which includes:

  • general health care (overseeing medication, appointment reminders and facilitation, nutrition/diet & exercise)
  • food preparation (shopping, preparing, and cooking meals)
  • personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting)
  • housekeeping (laundry, wiping, sweeping, mopping)
  • community participation (recreational or leisure activities that support new relationships as well as maintain existing relationships)

Job Location: Davidson County [greater Nashville area]

Required license or certification:

  • Driver’s License
  • CPR/First Aid (a plus; but must be able to successfully receive certification)
  • Medication Administration (a plus; but must be able to successfully receive certification)

Required education:

  • High school or GED equivalent

DIDD/IDD experience:

  • Highly recommended

Pre-employment (MUST):

  • Drug screening
  • Criminal background check

Please apply in person at 1020 Southside Ct. Nashville, TN 37203 or retrieve application online www.rochellecenter.org, complete and return (scan/upload to email, fax or in-person).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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