Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Part Time • Acworth
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA)/ Personal Care Assistants (PCA)/ Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff: Assist clients with activities of daily living that are essential to safety and comfort in the client’s home. CNAs/ PCAs/ DSPs/ Caregivers must be W2 employees and are not allowed to work as contractors per DCH/ HFRD regulations.
- Direct support staff provide in-home Personal Care Services and Companion Care Services to individuals with various types of disabilities.
- Direct Support Staff are also referred to as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff. Staff must be W2 employees.
- Performing Personal Care Services or “Hands on services” and Companion/ Sitter Services for elderly, ill, physically disabled, intellectually & developmentally disable, and recuperating clients, for example:
- Assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and eating
- Ambulation, transfers, and repositioning of clients, Hoyer lift, preventing falls
- Basic first aid and CPR
- Caring for clients with special conditions and needs so long as the services are within the scope of the tasks authorized to be performed
- Home Management and administrative task
- Home safety and risk mitigation
- Sanitation and Infection control in the home
- Medically related activities to include the taking of vital signs and medication reminders
- Understanding the needs and characteristics of elderly, physically disabled, and intellectually disabled individuals
- Meal planning, preparation, and proper nutrition
- Transportation/ escorting services/ Running Errands
- Emergency Preparedness (medical and environmental)
- Conflict Resolution and professionalism
- Abuse, Fraud, Neglect, and Waste
- Skin Integrity
- Proper Documentation
- Person Centered support
- Human Rights
- Companionship
- Quality of life enrichment
The following is required in order to qualify for a Caregiver position with Thrive Healthcare, LLC:
- Be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of GA or have a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification with GACCP (which is recognized a suitable training program per state regulations and DCH)
- Positive previous work experience verified by providing a 5 years employment history/ or complete employment history if person has not been employed 5 years
- Pass a criminal background check
- Submit to random drug screening
- Have no history of abuse or neglect
- Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
- Negative TB Skin test results
- Provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for 3 Years
- Personal Vehicle/ dependable transportation with proof of insurance
- Demonstrate normal comprehension and literacy in written assessment
- Quality driven individual
- Courteous and kind demeanor
- Interactive/ engaging personality
- No physical restrictions that will interfere with carrying out job duties listed above
(As a CNA, you will spend much of your time on your feet. Additionally, you must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.)
- Wear suitable uniform: Clean neat scrubs, short fingernails, athletic shoes, not bedtime head wear, etc. (Additional requirements left to the discretion of management)
Awesome Benefits: Competitive Pay Rate, Tiered Pay Rate Increases, More Holiday Pay Opportunities
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- GA CNA (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
About Thrive Healthcare
In-home care service is emerging as a popular alternative to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and other patient care facilities; allowing clients to remain safe and independent in their own homes. Thrive Healthcare, LLC is a home care agency in the greater Atlanta area dedicated to fulfilling the need of patient accessibility to quality community based care.
Our clientele is a diverse group of individuals consisting of senior adults and people of all ages with disabilities or illnesses, and people recovering from injuries. At Thrive, we never take a cookie cutter approach to providing care; each client is given a free consultation in order to complete an initial assessment and customized care plan. Whether a client requires a few hours of care 3 days a week or overnight care every day, we provide the service options and experienced caregivers that meet their needs.
Our passion for caring for those who cannot care for themselves is demonstrated during every interaction. Our family operated business considers each client to be an extension of our own family and we aim to not only tend to a client's needs, but to encourage them to flourish! No matter how far along in the continuum of care someone may be, clients 17 years old or 87 years young will be met with the same level of enthusiasm and support.
Our passion for caring for those who cannot care for themselves is demonstrated during every interaction. Our family operated business considers each client to be an extension of our own family and we aim to not only tend to a client's needs, but to encourage them to flourish! No matter how far along in the continuum of care someone may be, clients 17 years old or 87 years young will be met with the same level of enthusiasm and support.
Join Our Team
At Thrive we wholeheartedly believe quality care is a team effort! We are always looking for dedicated professionals to join our broad team of home health caregivers.
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