Direct Support Professional DSP P43-00005

Days/Hours:  Fri. & Sat.  11pm-7am PT 16hrs/wk.  (H.S. Diploma/GED & 21 y/o or older to apply)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Primary Responsibilities) 

Some duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency depending on the program.

• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic living environment for persons in a community residential setting.


• Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing daily living skills in a community residential setting.


• Assist individuals in maintaining their physical health and hygiene.


• Medication Administration


• Assist in organizing and participating in leisure/recreation activities.


• Demonstrate and coach the individuals using approved techniques and strategies.


• Participate in the maintenance of overall operation of a community residential setting.


• Follow Agency policy and procedures.

• To participate in the ongoing communication regarding program planning and implementation for individuals.

CONNECT FUNCTIONS:

• Read and add to program Whiteboard/Home Page as every shift


• Edit & complete your Connect time schedule block daily


• Enter Daily Notes for the individuals for whom you have provided services by the conclusion of your work day


• Enter Shift Notes and add to Individual’s Comment Log as needed

QUALIFICATION STANDARD

• 18 years or older


• 21 years or older Personal Care Homes and high school diploma required


• Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard


• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to be insured on company policy

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate will have ability to function in a team environment.


• Candidate will have ability to work well with individuals and have the physical ability to assist with personal care such as: transferring individual for bathing, household tasks, and grocery shopping.


• Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid.


• Properly preform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs. 


• Candidate will behave in professional manner; complete training programs; attend required meeting


• Unconventional Schedules; Fitzmaurice operates programs and services 24/7, 365 days per year


• Basic computer skills


• Maintain annual required training hours for position

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS: (Associated with Position)

• Acting out behavior of individual could result in aggression.


• Possible exposure to communicable diseases 

EOE