Direct Support Professional
Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities within their homes or communities.
Responsibilities :
- Ensure client's health, wellness, and safety
- Encourage individual goals as they relate to learning and maintaining independent living skills
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Promote advocacy and individual rights
- Monitor and maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status, interactions, and behaviors
- Safe and appropriate implementation of behavior support plan strategies and interventions
- Accurate and immediate reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Utilize skills such as prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement as it relates to person centered services
- Promote independence in activities of daily living, work / volunteer, learning, and leisure
- Provide transportation, based on client needs
- Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications
Requirements :
Ability to read and write proficiently in EnglishSuccessful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation processCurrent CPR cardCurrent health screeningProvide proof of one of the following qualifications :A valid and verifiable Pennsylvania driver's license / vehicle and willing to transport consumersCertificate of completion from state approved home health aide programDemonstrated competency by passing a competency evaluationCompletion of a training program developed by a Home Care AgencySuccessful completion of another program identified by the DepartmentMaxim Benefits :
Health and wellnessMedical / prescription, dental, vision, health advocacy, and health advocate employee assistance programRetirement and financial securityLifestyle benefitsAbout Maxim Healthcare :
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees, and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care, and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.