Direct Support Professional duties and responsibilities
A Direct Support Professional, or Direct Support Care Professional, cares for individuals experiencing developmental or intellectual disabilities or illnesses. Their main duties include helping patients complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting patients to appointments or other social outings, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals, and doing laundry.
- Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule
- Organizing transportation arrangements for appointments
- Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs
- Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Developmental disabilities experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Senior care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Paul, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person