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This Position is A Community Based Support Position.
Specific to this post:
- part time
- 10 hours a week
- female individual
Job Summary:
We are seeking Patient, Compassionate, Responsible, Reliable and Dedicated (DSP's) individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals assisting and attempting to make a difference in the lives of Adults with Intellectual, Mental Challenges and Neurological Brain Injury. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential care and support to individuals living in their homes with a Person -Centered Mindset. Your role will involve assisting with daily activities, ensuring resident safety and well-being, and promoting a positive living environment. Our Office is located in Marlton ,NJ , if hired you be required to come in for Orientation and any other trainings as required, other than that you will be working in the community at a location near you.
Duties:
- Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Engage in social and recreational activities to promote socialization
- Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents
- Follow all resident rights policies and procedures to ensure their dignity, privacy, and independence
- Provide support and companionship
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent .
- Previous experience in direct support or caregiving is preferred
- Knowledge of resident rights regulations is a plus
- Ability to provide personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Familiarity with meal preparation techniques
- Must have a Valid Driving Record
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
- Must be authorized to leagally work in the United States.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and records
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Who We Are
Focus On Us provides services in the New Jersey Counties. Our experience goes back to 2002, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental challenges. Our backgrounds include working in group homes and with other support provider agencies. Our Founder and Chief Executive Officer is actively involved with DDD and Families, bringing her energy and passion for quality services to everything she does. Among her many interests and professional pursuits, she is the founder of her own Consulting Training Agency, providing training to other agencies. Her passion for assisting individuals to realize their full potential is reflected in our careful attention to the needs of every individual.
Mission
The mission of Focus On Us is to enhance our vision of providing better lives for individuals and families living with challenges.
Vision
Our vision is to be a part of a world without barriers, where everyone has the opportunity to make choices. Focus On Us will be seen as a model for providing professional and quality services responsive to the ever-changing needs of our communities and individual with challenges.
To carry out our Mission and to achieve our Vision, we will be:
- Aiming to achieve and maintain outcomes of increased independence.
- Grow to meet the identified needs of our communities.
- Maintain the highest standards.
- Obtain and retain a strong base of human resources, including staff, board, and volunteers.
- Achieve and maintain financial responsibility.