What is a DSP: Help another person in their daily life

Where do you work: in a person’s home or in the place they live

Job Types: Full-time

In this job, you will provide support, care, and help other people. Tasks of the job may include; cooking, dressing, grooming, washing clothing, help at work.

Day to Day Job Task:
1. Work on goals the person has set.
2. Follow the person’s care plan.
3. Help the person learn.
4. Help the person go to places where they live.
5. Help the person have a good day.
6. Help the person do things on their own.
7. Help the person clean their home and wash their hands.
8. Help the person bathe, get dressed, and brush their teeth.
9. Write down information about the person’s day.
10. Help the person be safe in their home.
11. Follow rules set by the employer.
12. Take trainings from the employer.
13. Work with others in the home and be a member of the team.
14. Respect and maintain privacy.
15. Ask questions.
16. Help a person make choices,
17. Fill out reports on the person’s day.
18. Help the person with their money.
19. Respect the person’s choices.
20. Be flexible to work at different places or at different times.
21. Help new staff and be a role model
22. Do other duties as asked.

What Education do I need to be a DSP?
1. High school graduate or General Education Development (GED).
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Have a valid driver’s license and can drive.
4. Must complete trainings by the employer and state.
5. Must have a clear background check.
6. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
7. Must be able to stand, bend, and lift.
8. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
9. Must be able to add and subtract.
10. Must be able to type on a computer.
11. Must be free of disease.

1 example: Shift:

                                 Week 1                       Week 2                     Week 3         
Sunday:                      430p – 730a           OFF                             OFF
Monday:                    OFF                           OFF                            430p – 730a
Tuesday:                    OFF                           OFF                            430p – 730a
Wednesday:               OFF                          430p – 730a            430p – 9p
Thursday:                  OFF                           430p – 730a            430p – 9p
Friday:                        430p – 730a           OFF                            OFF
Saturday:                   430p – 730a           OFF                            OFF

2nd example:

SCHEDULE:   Rotating Schedule   Work week starts at 9a Sunday.
Week 1:   
Sunday:           OFF
Monday:          OFF
Tuesday:          OFF
Wednesday:    OFF
Thursday:        OFF
Friday:             4 pm – Midnight
Saturday:         12:01am – Midnight
Sunday:            12:01am- 9a

Week 2:  

Monday:          OFF
Tuesday:          4 – 10p
Wednesday:    4p – 12m
Thursday:        12:01 am – 8:30 am & 49 pm – Midnight
Friday:             12:01 am – 8:30 am
Saturday:         OFF

Week 3:  
Sunday:           9a – Midnight
Monday:          12:01 am – 8:30 am & 4 pm – Midnight
Tuesday:          12:01 am – 8:30 am
Wednesday:    OFF
Thursday:        OFF
Friday:             OFF
Saturday:         OFF