Job Overview
Anchor Home is looking to add dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to our growing team! DSPs provide hands-on support to adults with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, community integration, and personal growth.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, building meaningful relationships, and making a positive impact in the lives of the individuals we support. It is also a great opportunity for those interested in healthcare, psychology, social work, or human services.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral care, laundry, and housekeeping.
- Assist the Delegating Nurse in prioritizing client’s needs and responding appropriately to those needs.
- Follow the Plan of Care as written by the Delegating Nurse.
- Prepare meals and provide feeding assistance as needed.
- Assist with medication administration in accordance with the client’s care plan and training.
- Accompany clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and community activities.
- Provide mobility, transfer, and positioning assistance as needed.
- Monitor and document vital signs and changes in client condition, and promptly report concerns to management.
- Maintain accurate client, attendance, and service documentation in required systems.
- Complete incident reports and immediately report incidents or safety concerns to management.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for clients.
- Maintain emergency food supplies and other household needs as required.
- Follow individual care plans, company policies, and applicable regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. High School Diploma/GED or College Degree
2. Reliable Transportation
3. Active Certifications/Licenses:
- Maryland CMT License
- MANDT Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certifications
4. Motivated and passionate to work with clients that have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
5. Experience with behavioral plans is preferred but not required.
Additional Information
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 11pm-7am
Pay: $17/hour
Location: White Marsh/Rosedale MD, 21237
Benefits:
- Paid Orientation
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Referral Program
- Retirement Plan
Anchor Home is a dynamic, fast-growing human services organization in Baltimore County, Maryland, dedicated to delivering best-in-class services and experiences to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anchor Home prides itself on providing exceptional person-centered services designed around the people we serve. Our programs include Residential Services, Community Development Services, and Personal Support.
At Anchor Home, we champion diversity and innovation. We are professionals from various backgrounds, experiences, cultures, and walks of life, coming together to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.