**Overview:** We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals in various settings such as nursing homes, home community care, and assisted living facilities. **Duties:** - Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration - Ensure residents' well-being and safety at all times - Provide emotional support and companionship to residents - Maintain a clean and organized living environment - Implement care plans and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals - Monitor vital signs and report any changes in residents' conditions - Support individuals with dementia care needs - Uphold resident rights and promote independence **Requirements:** - Experience in direct support, caregiving, or related fields is preferred - Knowledge of medication administration and basic healthcare procedures - Familiarity with providing care in nursing home or home community care settings - Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team - Compassionate attitude towards individuals requiring support - Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77061 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77061: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person