Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional role at Sevita.

Neuro Restorative, part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Fulltime Days (7am - 3pm) or Afternoons (3pm - 11pm)

Starting pay rate $16.25/hr. or more depending on experience and education.

• Training: attends orientation and on‑going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling: works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies 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: works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to others.
• Workplace Safety: complies with all established safety policies, procedures and practices and reports all work‑related injuries to his/her supervisor.

• Direct Support: provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists 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 documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality; accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets: assists with money management, as assigned, and assures safety of individuals’ funds and property.
• Relationships: maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Network Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Network policy and external requirements.
• Rights: maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to the applicable bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments: may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Medications: if assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• General Health Care: monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment: correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Dietary planning: prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.

• Vehicles: may transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; assures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Housekeeping: performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintenance…