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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Responsibilities of an In Home & Community DSP include, but are not limited to:
• Provides companionship by reading, conversation, and listening.
• Participates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation.
• Assists consumers in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Maintains a safe home environment for the consumer.
• Accompanies consumer on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, etc.
• Reminds consumer to take self-administered medications.
• Informs CEO of any changes in assignment.
• Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• May plan light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of meal or laundering clothes.
• May perform light housework to maintain a clean, neat environment.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.