**Job Summary:** We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work, hospice care, nursing homes, or home community care. **Responsibilities:** - Assist individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation - Provide emotional support and companionship to residents - Ensure resident rights are respected and upheld at all times - Assist with heavy lifting and transferring of residents when necessary - Work closely with individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia care needs, and other specialized care requirements - Provide caregiving services that promote independence and quality of life for residents **Skills:** - Experience in social work, hospice care, nursing homes, or home community care - Proficient in working with people with developmental disabilities - Knowledge of dementia care practices - Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks as needed - Understanding of resident rights and advocacy - Compassionate and patient demeanor - Valid driver's license for transportation needs This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need of specialized care. If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.75 - $19.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Ability to Relocate:
- James Island, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person