Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Description

Flexible schedules: Weekends and overnights are needed!

Our company provides 24-hour care to our clients. We are looking for flexible staff to assist when needed.

Group Setting

Summary: Direct Service Professionals will provide direct care services to individuals in groups. They are also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day activities of the client’s home and community in a team setting.

Essential Duties

• •Become familiar with the client's medical needs, medications, diagnoses, strengths and limitations, etc.
• •Monitor, support, and follow daily schedules and routines
• •Follow Individual Service Habilitation Plan goals and objectives
• •Discuss with the client, as necessary, issues regarding problem-solving, information sharing, and crisis intervention
• •Assist the client in maintaining a clean and orderly home environment.
• •Assist client with independent living skills (i.e. budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, laundry, etc.)
• •Accompany the client into the community to engage in age/developmentally appropriate-activities
• •Develop a schedule/calendar of activities for the clients
• •Complete daily progress notes and service information in the client Communication Book
• •Maintain an open line of communication with the team members (client, other staff, supervisor, and case manager)
• •Attend team meetings to provide input on organizational and behavioral issues, etc.
• •Consult with the Supervisor each week about any outstanding issues that need to be addressed
• •Follow the Positive Behavior Plans of clients who have a plan created and collect data as appropriate
• •Assist client with administering medication
• •Ensure medication is in a lock box so that the client does not have access
• •Ensure the client is administered the appropriate dosage
• •Complete Incident Reports once an incident occurs and submit them to the Supervisor immediately

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• •Must have a valid Driver’s License
• •Must have reliable transportation
• •Must have and maintain current liability auto insurance
• •Must have a High School diploma or GED and/or 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities
• •Must have good communication skills (oral and written)
• •Must have adequate analytical and decision-making skills
• •Must possess knowledge regarding the needs of persons with disabilities
• •Must possess the ability to work with others and manage crises
• •Must be reliable and dependable
• •Must be trustworthy
• •Must maintain confidentiality
• •Must have good customer service skills

Other Requirements

• •Maintain 12 hours of training in "Best Practices" for working with individuals who are Developmentally Disabled
• •Attend CPR/First Aid Training