Caregiver, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care, Healthcare Nursing

Summary

Position Type:
Non-exempt, full-time or part‑time, hourly role.

Scope of Role:
Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4–6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

• Direct Support:
  Assist with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records:
  Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets:
  Make cost‑effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice or preference.
• Relationships:
  Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greet family members and other visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting:
  Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights:
  Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served, according to applicable bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments:
  May accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed; relay orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Medications:
  If assigned, accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication and document delivery of medications and treatments; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• General Health Care:
  Monitor individual’s health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; call 911 in the event of emergency; follow individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment:
  Correctly follow procedures in utilizing medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; know special diets and prepare individual meals accordingly; monitor mealtime and correctly implement any dining plans.

• Training:
  Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours; arrive for work on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
• Teamwork:
  Work together with others, value others' contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; and show respect to others.
• Workplace Safety:
  Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participate in safety related training or activities.

• Vehicles:
  May transport individuals into the community; drive safely and according to local laws; ensure proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; report accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; report accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Housekeeping:
  Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintain neat, clean and safe environment; report hazards…