Exceptional Supports Personal In-Home Caregiver
Comprehend, Inc. · comprehendinc.org
Maysville
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
In-home personal caregiving.
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Details
- Found
- 27 d ago · posted 2026-06-10
- Location as listed
- Maysville, KY, USA
- Role
- Patient Care / Caregiver
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Germantown Residence - Maysville, KY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, Job Description: This position provides dedicated 1:1 support for an adult individual who requires intensive behavioral and daily living support. The DSP will work directly with the individual in their home and community while strictly following their Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and therapeutic recommendations.
This role requires consistency, emotional regulation, physical stamina, and a calm, structured approach to care.
Shifts may be 4, 6, 8, or 12 hours, including days, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Role and Responsibilities
Individualized Support
Provide continuous 1:1 supervision and support.
Implement and follow the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) exactly as written.
Utilize de-escalation techniques and proactive strategies.
Maintain a structured environment to reduce anxiety and behavioral triggers.
Recognize nonverbal communication cues and respond appropriately.
Daily Living Assistance
Support with personal hygiene, bathing routines, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
Provide assistance with positioning and mobility as needed.
Prepare meals according to menu and dietary preferences.
Support household tasks including cleaning, shopping, and organization.
Administer medications per agency policy and complete required documentation.
Community & Routine Support
Safely transport and accompany the individual to appointments and outings.
Maintain predictable routines in community settings.
Ensure safety in public environments.
Support engagement in preferred and therapeutic activities.
Documentation & Compliance
Complete detailed behavior documentation and incident reports.
Maintain accurate daily logs.
Attend required training courses including CPR/First Aid and behavioral trainings.
Participate in BSP review meetings as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Staff must:
Remain calm during escalations.
Follow de-escalation strategies consistently.
Maintain professional boundaries.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School Graduate or GED.
Extensive on-the-job training.
Capable of On-line Computer training
6-12 months experience in the human services field preferred
A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
Successfully pass background checks and drug screening.
Experience with severe autism or behavioral support is strongly preferred..
Consistent and dependable.
Observant and detail oriented.
Comfortable working in structured environments.
Understands trauma-informed and behavior-based support is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements
Capability of lifting and positioning clients when necessary.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to work flexible schedule including overnights, weekends and holidays
Qualifications:
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