The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals we serve. The goal of the DSP is to assist in increasing the individual's independence within his/her home or community. The DSP should perform daily tasks that assist the individual with daily living needs. 

These tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. Personal hygiene; i.e. bathing, grooming, hair care, oral care, etc.
2. Bathroom assistance; i.e. assistance with changes, bladder and bowel requirements
3. Dressing; i.e. assistance putting on or taking off clothes
4. Eating; i.e. preparing meals, preparing food to be eaten, assistance with eating, etc.
5. Transfer; i.e. assistance in and out of wheelchairs for daily activities, etc.
6. Ambulatory needs; i.e. assistance moving around the residence and community
7. Household services; i.e. cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc.
8. Medication administration; i.e. administering or assisting with medication (requires certification)
9. Transportation; i.e. provide transportation into the community for activities, shopping, and medical appointments
10. Basic supervision; i.e. assessing, monitoring, and supervising the individual to ensure the individual’s safety, health and welfare
11. ISP services; i.e. provide tasks and services according to the individual’s ISP
12. Documentation; i.e. keep documentation logs for ISP services, medication administration, activity logs, fund ledgers, and transportation, etc.
13. Properly clock in / out for all shifts
14. Complete documentation for all HPC questions in MITC prior to leaving your shift
15. Review previous entries and complete entries in the communication log on each shift
16. Report any unusual incidents to Team Lead / Team Coordinator immediately

MCA Employee Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License and Car Insurance Required
• High School Diploma or GED Required

Please submit resume to skarl@medinacreativeaccessibility.com or stop in at 224 N. Court Street, Medina OH 44256 to apply in person!