Direct Support Professional/ Caregivers Job Souderton Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Position: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/ CAREGIVERS
Location: Souderton

Direct Support Professional – Emergency Relief

Job Title:

Direct Support Professional – Emergency Relief

Sign on Bonus: $3000

Employee Referral Bonus: $750

Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, $19 per hour, 401k starting day 1, holiday pay, employee assistance program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, paid training, meaningful work, job satisfaction and much more!

Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required.
Completion and clearance of a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance.
Has valid driver's license with a clear three-year driving record.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the physical duties required.
Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various care; and operate a vehicle.
The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including transferring of client.

Experience:

Previous experience providing hands-on care to adults with developmental disability preferred, but not required.

General Responsibilities:

The Direct Support Professional will provide habilitation services and direct care to the individuals served in the residential program.
Responsibilities include communicating pertinent information to the appropriate personnel, responding to inquiries or requests for information as well as documentation of activities completed or observed during each shift.

Standard Requirements:

Supports the mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program.

Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee and operations data.
Compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing and funding agencies.
Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Conducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation.

Functions as a member of the team:

Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision, including appropriate judgment.
Uses tactful and appropriate communications in all situations.
Report and follow up regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns with appropriate personnel.
Promotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members and community.
Completes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies.

Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties.

Essential Duties:

Provide quality care to individuals served in an environment which promotes their rights, as illustrated by the following:

Provide individualized attention, which encourages each individual's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual in the delivery of services to them. Interact with individual in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment through verbal and nonverbal interactions.
Encourage the growth and development of individuals served including goal achievement
Attend to the personal needs of the individuals which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
Responsible for promptly reporting and responding to the appropriate personnel incidents or evidence of individual abuse; unusual incidents based on regulations or agency policies; violation of residents' rights.
Provide assistance to individuals using lifts, transfers and safety techniques as required as needed. Must also demonstrate ability to use mechanical lifting devices and follow proper agency lifting procedures.
Must provide medical assistance to individuals served, such as administering medicine, first aid, CPR and/or Heimlich maneuver as trained by the agency. Must also adhere to protocol set forth by the Nursing Department and perform these tasks as trained by Nursing.
Responsible for the general upkeep of the group home including general housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal…

Direct Support Professional​/ Caregivers

Direct Support Professional/ Caregivers