Self Directed Employee-SDE

Saturday Overnight Direct Support Professional Saturday 9:00 PM – Sunday 9:00 AM $25/hour We are looking for a reliable, caring, and respectful Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a cheerful and outgoing person who lives independently with a cat at Rebecca’s Homestead. The person supported enjoys being active in the community and communicating with others. Communication is primarily through a communication board, so the ability to communicate is essential. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building a genuine relationship with the person they support while helping maintain independence, make choices, and participate in everyday life.

Responsibilities

The DSP will provide individualized support with:

• Personal care, including bathing, toileting, hygiene, and getting in and out of bed
• Medication administration through a G-tube
• Preparing breakfast and meals
• Household tasks, including laundry and light housekeeping
• Caring for the household cat
• Supporting community activities and outings, including wheelchair assistance
• Providing companionship and encouragement while respecting personal choices, routines, and independence

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Dependable and able to commit to the Saturday overnight schedule
• Caring, patient, and respectful
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
• Able to read and understand a communication board
• Comfortable assisting a person who uses a wheelchair
• Willing to learn individualized routines and support needs
• Respectful of the person's home, privacy, choices, and independence
• Comfortable around cats

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while supporting someone to live an independent, meaningful, and connected life, we’d love to hear from you.