Direct Support Professional

Overview

Pay: $17.60 - $17.80 per hour

BROAD FUNCTION:

Provide training for residents geared toward independence in all activities of daily living.

• Provide training and supervision in various activities of daily living including self-help, communications, interpersonal, leisure activities, etc., helping each individual to function more independently.
• Provide direct assistance on an as-needed basis or as assigned to individuals with daily self-care needs. Complete activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, to assure individual daily needs are met.
• Maintain relationships and open communications with all service providers. Accompany and transport individuals on shopping and recreation trips and provide instruction and assistance as needed. May be required to provide transportation in a personal vehicle on occasion.
• Provide necessary support to meet nutritional needs. Oversee/perform fire drills as required. Provide crisis intervention for individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others.
• Communicate with family, guardian, and/or correspondents and advocate for individuals in the absence of same.
• Observe and document individual performance and behaviors to facilitate assessment and development of service goals.
• Serve as positive role model for our Residents. Interact with others in a way which will assist Residents in developing behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful community living. Maintain neat appearance, hygiene and grooming. Assist and/or monitor therapeutic activities such as physical exercises, occupation arts and crafts, and recreational games.
• Administer, supervise and/or monitor administration of medications as prescribed by physician. Attend to routine health care needs of individuals as indicated in consumer's service plan and as directed by appropriate staff.
• Assist the Residence Director/Manager in the maintenance of the residence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED, valid and clean NYS driver's license, plus 3 years driving experience.
• CPR, First Aid and where required SCIP-R and AMAP Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to lift/move resident from toilet, tub, shower when needed. Ability to lift 50 pounds, push/pull 250 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time-Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm OR Full Time Monday-Friday 1pm - 8pm