Direct Support Professional
Help at Home
Kansas City, MOFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Help at Home is hiring a Direct Support Professional in your community. This role involves providing in-home support to seniors and people with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide In-Home Assistance with day-to-day activities such as preparing meals, cleaning, dressing, grooming, laundry, monitoring vital signs, bathing, toileting, technology, and other basic activities.
- Offer Companionship by joining clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompanying them to external events like appointments, grocery shopping, and running errands.
- Facilitate Community Building by creating a safe and positive living situation for clients and communicating with family and other staff about any concerns or challenges.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- HS Diploma or GED
- A valid driver's license
- CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain prior to employment
- Access to insured and reliable transportation
- Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to spend evenings and weekends caring for clients with dignity, patience, and compassion.
- Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training.
Qualifications
- Recognition of the needs of others, and the ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Employees must adhere to data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.