Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

ablelight

Centennial, CO Posted Mar 20, 2026

123 an hour

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Job Description

ily living and personal care as needed

Open Shift: Per Diem

Essential Duties: 85% Direct Care & Support

• Provides daily support, care and companionship aligned with the individual Support Plan (ISP) with dignity and respect.

- Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping.

- Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diet plans.

- Administers medication, prescriptions as documented under the direction (supervision) of a nurse.

- Schedule as requested and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.

- Support engaging activities to maximize and enhance the quality of daily living and support individuals’ personal goals and quality of life.

• Ensures general event reporting (GER), record keeping is maintained that is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines.

15% Other Program Support

• Participate by providing insight into daily activities and interest of an individual in the development and updating of individual support plans.

• Purchase food and supplies when instructed.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment always in the residence.

• Ensures care and residence is fully compliance with safety protocols.

• Attending staff meetings and participating in continuing education.

The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities for Success in the Role

Knowledge: Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increases through experience.

Skills: Proficiencies developed through training, practice, or experience.

Abilities: The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and experience

· Excellent Teamwork and Communication Skills

· Passion and motivation to our mission and the people we serve.

· Willingness to learn and grow

Our Values – The “Way” We Work

Mission First We are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy, commitment, and focus.

One AbleLight We are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration, accountability, transparency, and courage.

Christian Love We are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person, we act with empathy, grace, dignity, and patience.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required unless directed by state regulations.

Experience: 0 Years

Lic or Cert Program specific based on state requirements: may or may not need a Driver's License with no negative Motor Vehicle Record findings.

Pay: $21.00-$24.50

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Qualifications

  • Knowledge: Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increases through experience
  • Skills: Proficiencies developed through training, practice, or experience
  • Abilities: The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and experience
  • Excellent Teamwork and Communication Skills
  • Passion and motivation to our mission and the people we serve
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Experience: 0 Years
  • Lic or Cert Program specific based on state requirements: may or may not need a Driver's License with no negative Motor Vehicle Record findings

Benefits

  • Pay: $21.00-$24.50

Responsibilities

  • Open Shift: Per Diem
  • Provides daily support, care and companionship aligned with the individual Support Plan (ISP) with dignity and respect
  • Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping
  • Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diet plans
  • Administers medication, prescriptions as documented under the direction (supervision) of a nurse
  • Schedule as requested and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands
  • Support engaging activities to maximize and enhance the quality of daily living and support individuals’ personal goals and quality of life
  • Ensures general event reporting (GER), record keeping is maintained that is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines
  • 15% Other Program Support
  • Participate by providing insight into daily activities and interest of an individual in the development and updating of individual support plans
  • Purchase food and supplies when instructed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment always in the residence
  • Ensures care and residence is fully compliance with safety protocols
  • Attending staff meetings and participating in continuing education
  • The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position