PRN Job Dacula Georgia USA,Healthcare

Position: PRN Staff
Location: Dacula

CRA Direct Support Professional

Title:

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Responsible to:

Residential Manager/Supervisor

General Description of

Duties and Responsibilities:

FLSA-Hourly Support Staffare responsible formaintaininga safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth andrehabilitationandfacilitatesthe development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals. The staff’s primary roleis to provide the appropriate support tailored to the needs and desires ofeveryoneto enable each to live as independently as possible. Support Staff are expected to recognize when an individual is in crisis and be able to
utilizetheappropriate psychiatric and medical backup services.

1. Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene, and behavior appropriate intheir home or apartment.

2. Ensure that individuals are fed a healthy meal, dressed and groomed with individuals’input.

3. Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in budgeting skills.

4. Teachself-medication skills according to DHR guidelines/regulations, and when appropriate supervise in medication administration.

5. Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores.

6. Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation&cleanup.

7. Handle emergency situations appropriately, (according to C&CCONSULTING and DCH/DHR). Utilize crisis intervention when necessary.

8. Transport individuals toappropriateappointments(i.e.medical, dental, psychiatrist etc.)

9. Perform daily record keeping using an electronic system(i.e.data collection, daily logs, progress notes, BM tracking,etc). Exchange information with next shift and/or with support staff.

10. Monitor assigned individuals at all times. Chart behavior changes, drug reactions, accidents, injuries, seizures, etc.

11. Attend staffmeetingsrelated to assigned individuals. ISP’s etc.

12. Attend training.

13. Conduct and document monthly fire drills/ disaster drills according to DCH/DHRguidelines

14. Attending individual and inter-agencystaffmeetingsrelated to individuals.

15. Follow individual treatment plans consistently.

16. Assist in creating natural support for individuals.

17. Provide leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice, increase individual’sself-esteemin leisure activities.

18. Teach community integration;assist individuals in joining community organizations of their choice.

19. Perform daily housekeeping to ensure cleanliness and infection control of the entire home. Make sure homes arecleanedafter each shift.

20. Implement OSHA regulations

21. Provide opportunities for individuals tomakechoices, make decisions in daily living and their future goals (i.e.
assist individuals in daily decisions).Provide self-centered service

22. Provide care and/or conduct individual interaction in a manner appropriate forallages,cultures and population being served.

23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Support Staff plays a critical role in the overall success of Community Residential Alternative services for individuals. As "natural role models", Support Staff must have the following personal qualifications:

Ability to work with immediate supervision.

Reliability

Flexibility

Good judgment, including the ability to evaluate, makes decision, and anticipates consequences.
5. Initiative and motivation to learn

Insight and the ability to articulate it.

Valid driver's license and ability to drive a van.

Crisis Intervention training (i.e. CPI, NCPI, H.E.L.P etc.) Must be capable of handling emergency situations

CPR, First Aid

Must be at least 18 years of age or 21 years of age to be on-site manager.

Must have high school diploma or equivalent. College experience or credits is a plus in consideration for job…