Direct Support Professional

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Interview prep

Be ready to walk through safe transfers, bathing/grooming support, meal service under diet rules, engaging conversation, and clear handoff notes to a supervisor—using concrete examples from past care or customer-support work.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you are steady with hands-on personal care, calm communication, and reliable record-keeping. Employer identity in this listing’s data is thin and mixed with unrelated “Mosaic” sources—verify the actual agency before applying.

Day in the role

As a Direct Support Professional, a typical day follows personal-care and documentation duties: help with transfers, bathing, dressing, and grooming; change linens and support laundry or light cleaning; plan or serve meals on prescribed diets; converse or read to keep people engaged; and record care, condition, and progress for a supervisor or case manager (O*NET 31-1121.00).

FAQ from this listing

What does this role mainly do?

Direct support with mobility, bathing, dressing, meals, light household tasks, engagement, and care notes for the care team.

Where is the job located?

Supplied location data is Garden City, Nassau County, New York (Village of Garden City / Town of Hempstead).

Are required certifications listed?

No cert family or costed resources were provided for this listing; confirm state and employer requirements directly.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
• Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
• Bathe patients.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
• Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
• Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
• Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: ncsa.illinois.edu/enabling/mosaic

NCSA Mosaic is a discontinued web browser that was instrumental in popularizing the World Wide Web and the general Internet during the 1990s. Although not the first web browser, it was the first browser to display images inline with text instead of a separate window.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL at Mosaic in Garden City, Finney County About This Position Mosaic is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team. As a DSP, you will provide support and guidance to individuals served as they lead fulfilling lives. This role involves working shifts that include at least one weekend day per week. The position is full-time and based in Garden City, Finney County. Key Responsibilities Supporting individuals with daily living skills and personal development Facilitating social interactions and community engagement Assisting with medical needs and safety protocols Encouraging independence and self-advocacy Documenting progress and communication with families Who We're Looking For We are seeking individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Key qualifications include: A high school diploma or equivalent Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patient, compassionate, and dedicated to the well-being of others Ability to work flexible hours including weekends About the Company Mosaic is a company that puts people first. Our mission is to provide support and guidance to individuals in need, helping them achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives. We offer a competitive starting wage of $14.04 per hour. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list, we encourage you to join our team and make a difference.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Garden City, Finney County, hybrid, or fully remote?