Direct Support Professional CNA ICF

Job Details

Job Location:
Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN

Position Type: DSP

Education Level:
High School or Equivalent

Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly

Job Shift:
Rotating Days

Job Category:
Health Care

This is a full-time DSP CNA position in the ICF department with various shifts and work site locations available. Immediate placement to be in position most needed as determined by hiring manager. Permanent shift and work-site to be determined during 90 day probationary period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. HEALTH AND SAFETY/CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A. Programming Outcomes:
  • 1. Support individuals in meeting their personal outcomes*
  • 2. Monitor and record data on personal outcomes*
• B. Supporting Roles (for the individuals):
  • 1. Provide the appropriate level of support the situation requires according to individual support plan or health status*
  • 2. Support individuals in choice making
  • 3. Support and assist the individuals in their work, social and leisure activities*
  • 4. Support and assist community integration*
  • 5. Support family relationships
  • 6. Remain on shift until the relief person arrives*
  • 7. Be attentive to and report any health and safety concerns of individuals*
  • 8. Ensure the safety of all individuals in case of emergency events, such as fire, tornado, and armed intruder*
  • 9. Follow emergency procedures accurately and promptly, such as CPR, First Aid, Heimlich Maneuver, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • 10. Observe and record accurate information on seizure reports*
  • 11. Practice Universal Precautions*
  • 12. Support individuals at healthcare appointments*
  • 13. Support positive lifestyle choices
  • 14. Administer medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures according to individual program plan*
  • 15. Physical ability to assist in Hydrotherapy Pool (hot and humid conditions) and recreational pool according to individual program plan*
  • 16. Keep all chemicals and cleaners securely locked up*
  • 17. Complete all required documentation per shift*
• C. Personal Hygiene:
  • 1. Perform all personal hygiene in a private setting*
  • 2. Assist in bathing, hair care, dental hygiene, and shaving*
  • 3. Keep personal care boxes stocked, clean and in order*
  • 4. Assist in fingernail care*
  • 5. Assist with dressing and undressing*
  • 6. Assist with individuals selecting appropriate, clean, seasonal clothes*
  • 7. Assist with toileting and changing adult briefs*
  • 8. Utilize mechanical lifts according to individual program plan*
  • 9. Complete all required documentation per shift*
• D.
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • 1. Utilize proper lifting techniques in all areas*
  • 2. Ability to lift, move, and position individuals according to Physical Therapy guidelines according to individual program plans*
  • 3. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat*
  • 4. Ability to push, pull, reach, and stretch*
  • 5. Ability to run as needed in emergency situations*
  • 6. Ability to work in noisy environments, indoor and outdoor as needed*
  • 7. See Work Capacity Addendum, effective November 16, 2012*

II. DOMESTIC RESPONSIBILITY – assist and support the Individual in the following duties:

• A. Laundry
  • 1. Wash and dry individual’s clothing and household linens
  • 2. Fold and iron clothes
  • 3. Maintain clothing inventories
  • 4. Label clothes
• B. Kitchen:
  • 1. Prepare snacks and meals per individual guidelines*
  • 2. Clean kitchen, eating area, and wash dishes after meals*
  • 3. Sweep, mop and empty trash daily*
  • 4. Clean major appliances as needed
  • 5. Check expiration dates of food and discard expired items*
  • 6. Ensure thermometers are visible and accurate in all refrigerators and freezers*
• C. Bedrooms:
  • 1. Ensure closets and drawers are organized
  • 2. Make beds daily, change linen when needed, at least weekly
  • 3. Dust, sweep and mop daily
• D. Bathrooms
  • 1. Keep bathroom stocked with towels, soap, and toilet paper*
  • 2. Clean sink, toilet, shower/bathtub, counter, mirror, and equipment daily*
  • 3. Sweep, mop and empty trash daily
• E. Community, work and classroom areas:
  • 1. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust daily
  • 2. Empty trash and recycling containers daily*
  • 3. Clean trash cans as needed
  • 4. Take trash cans to street or dumpster*
  • 5. Maintain perimeter of worksite (e.g. classroom hallways, patios, driveways, carport)*
  • 6. Disinfect common and shared…