Direct Support Professional

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• 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.

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Website: yai.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

YAI is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Glen Cove and across Northern Nassau County. This is a part-time position supporting individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community participation and daily living. About the Role As a Direct Support Professional, you'll work one-on-one and in group settings with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), providing individualized support tailored to their specific needs and goals. We have positions available at our Glen Cove, Port Washington, Manhasset, and Williston Park locations. What You'll Do Provide direct support with daily living activities as appropriate to each individual's needs Encourage and facilitate community participation and social engagement Support the development and practice of functional and adaptive skills Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and the care team Respect autonomy, dignity, and personal choice in all interactions Maintain safe and healthy environments Document activities and observations accurately What We're Looking For Genuine compassion and commitment to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Ability to work flexibly and respond to individual needs with patience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Reliability and professionalism in a caregiving role Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment About YAI YAI serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the greater New York area, supporting community inclusion, independence, and quality of life for the people we serve. How to Apply Ready to make a difference? Submit your application through this listing. If you're a current YAI employee, apply via your Workday account.

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• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
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