Direct Support Professional

As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, you'll provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings. You'll assist with daily living, personal care, and community outings while promoting independence, safety, and dignity. In this rewarding role, you'll follow individual care plans, document services, and collaborate with families and team members. Sevita offers training, growth opportunities, and an inclusive culture where your empathy, reliability, and commitment to improving lives are valued every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, and household tasks
• Support community integration, social activities, and transportation as needed
• Follow individualized care plans and document services accurately
• Monitor, report, and respond to health, behavioral, or safety concerns
• Collaborate with families, guardians, and clinical team members
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice for each individual
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment

Required Skills

• Person-centered care
• Medication administration support
• ADL (activities of daily living) assistance
• Behavioral support techniques
• Crisis de-escalation
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Confidentiality and HIPAA awareness
• Safe transfer and mobility support
• CPR and First Aid
• Basic computer and electronic health record use