Direct Support Professional Full-time

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Full-time Regular Manual Labor Parma, OH, US

19 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.63 To $18.23 Hourly

Summary/Objective This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Manager for providing direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping support or other support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

In ICF Program assists in the development and implementation of Individual Plans (IP’s)

In Supported Living and Respite, assists in the implementation of specific care requirements individualized for each consumer .

In ICF Program, assists in the implementation and documentation of formal IP programs and other programmatic requirements.

In Supported Living and Respite, assists in all required documentation of services performed .

Performs related household chores as needed (to supplement resident training or resident competence); assists in the preparation of a shopping list for food and dietary supplies; assists in shopping for food and dietary supplies; assists in laundering, folding, ironing, and storing residents’ clothing; maintain adequate inventories of laundry and cleaning supplies; purchases and appropriately stores laundry and cleaning supplies as directed;

assists residents in cleaning their bedrooms, bathroom, closets, etc. as individually needed.

Assists consumers with preparation and/or prepares nutritious meals as directed by the Dietician; provides a positive dining experience for all residents; maintains accountability and inventory of food and dietary supplies; maintains proper labeling of stored and prepared food.

Assures all food preparation, storage areas, and dining areas are kept clean and sanitary; assists residents with the cleaning of these areas as required; cleans or assists residents in the cleaning of shared areas of the home such as the living room, kitchen, den, screened porch, patio; may also clean and organize the garage storage areas.

Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of all residents; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of all residents; always interact in a positive way with residents ; fosters a home atmosphere.

Attends in-service training programs and staff meetings; accounts for the expenditure of resident funds; assists in the inventorying of residents’ clothing and personal possessions; may accompany residents for clothing purchases and assist them as necessary; repairs residents’ clothing as needed .

Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle .

May perform delegated nursing tasks .

Assists in maintaining household files for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards as needed; reports unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as required ; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and designated .

Performs other related duties as assigned .

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age;
High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoke and in writing.

Licensure/Certification :
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. ( Training will be provided if not already certified) ; valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.

Experience:

One-year experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The physical activities for this position involve:

• Balancing

• Standing

• Stooping

• Kneeling

• Pulling

• Pushing

• Reaching

• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

• Carrying (up to 50 lbs.)

• Crouching

• Crawling

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling

• Hearing

• Speaking

• Seeing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Inside environmental conditions

• Outside environmental conditions

• Exposure to bodily fluids

• Exposure to blood

• Combative residents

Combative residents

Summary/Objective This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Manager for providing direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping support or other support to persons with intellectual and developmental