Description: This position provides support to individuals participating in a day program. For this program DSP(s) will perform personal care for individuals. Additionally, transportation of individuals is required in agency vehicles.
Essential Functions:
• Provides supports to individuals by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting individuals to be independent in activities of daily living.
• Behavior should be always professional and consistent with the MidState Arc, Inc. culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures (as well as DDS policies and procedures) while empowering each individual to direct their own life choices.
• Assist individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitor for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
• Develops a relationship with the individuals served that is respectful and maintains professional boundaries.
• Reports and documents routine and unusual events including completing daily activity sheets, accident reports, case notes etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner, and meets Agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements;
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for individuals at all times, including but not limited to programs/residences and vehicles.
• Plan and support individuals in daily activities, which may include, but are not limited to, household chores, personal care, socialization, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities and money management.
• Assists individuals with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts, and assisting individuals with spending choices.
• Provide training and assistance to individuals in making healthy dietary choices and following any pre-established order by medical professionals.
• Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with supervisor and
other staff to ensure quality and continuity of support to individuals served;
• Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality
support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifications and
trainings and applies the information to support individuals served;
• Ensures that individuals exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted
without due process. Ensures individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• Report to work on time, and if unable to report to work, or if there is a need to
come to work late or leave early, follow Agency approval and/or call out policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Standing
• Bending
• Twisting – neck, waist
• Lifting
• Pushing and pulling, e.g. wheelchairs
• Driving
• Walking
• Physical Management Techniques (PMT) to support behavioral needs.
• Administer CPR/1st Aid whenever necessary.
• Daily computer and written documentation required.
• Transferring individuals from: (with or without medical lifts)
• Assisting individuals with bathing/showering
• Changing individual’s briefs
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer/Email Skills Required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Standing, bending, twisting – neck, waist, lifting, pushing and pulling (e.g. wheelchairs),
driving, walking
• Physical Management Techniques (PMT) to support behavioral needs
• Administer CPR/1st Aid whenever necessary
• Daily computer and written documentation required
• Transferring individuals from: (with or without medical lifts) to bed to floor/wheelchair,
floor/wheelchair to bed, in and out of shower/bath, into and out of vehicles
• Assisting individuals with bathing/showering, changing individual’s briefs,
• Housecleaning duties, e.g. laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers, tubs, dishes, taking out
garbage
• Preparing meals
• Conducting required evacuation drills, earthquake training, and other safety training
• Assisting with hand washing, changing soiled clothing, brushing teeth, assisting with
bathroom responsibilities