DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to Annandale Village – Where Happiness Works

Annandale Village is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, where we proudly serve adults with developmental disability and acquired brain injuries. We are a true community where our residents, known as Villagers, are supported in living with dignity, purpose, and independence.

We’re the only nonprofit in the southeast offering a full continuum of care for the people we serve. Our 55-acre campus includes :

• Two assisted living buildings serving 33 Villagers
• Eight Personal Care Homes (independent, semi-independent, and cottages) serving up to 100 Villagers
• A 32-bed skilled nursing facility—the only one in Georgia dedicated solely to adults with developmental disabilities
• A Medicaid waiver day program with approximately 33 participants
• A community-based independent living program, All In, currently serving 26 individuals

Annandale Village is synonymous with home. We’re a place where Villagers and our employees alike find community, stability, and meaning.

Why Work With Us?

At Annandale Village, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people we serve. Whether you're in direct care, nursing, administration, or support services, your work makes a lasting difference in someone’s life.

We offer :

What Else Is Included at Annandale?

Along with your base wage, you receive :

Come grow with us – and learn why Happiness Works Here!

Shift Differentials

Department

Personal Care Homes

Reports to

Residential Manager

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing a supportive home-like environment for the Villagers residing in his / her residence. Provides skills training to promote independence including, but not limited to; maintaining a safe and clean room, laundry skills, personal hygiene, and interpersonal relationships with their housemates. Will participate in the necessary skills training for Villagers to meet their goals through the AFLS assessment process.

Required Qualifications

1 year of work experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

High school diploma or GED required

Must be able to past a literacy test

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the LPN Nurse Manager as needed to include health maintenance activities.

Is knowledgeable on the Medication Error / Progressive Disciplinary process, related to medication errors.

Transport or accompany villagers to ER / Urgent Care as needed.

Completes bi-weekly hygiene checklists to ensure proper hygiene with all ADL needs.

Maintains and adheres to the laundry and room cleaning schedule for each villager, and provides assistance / training to those who are unable to complete this task on their own.

Ensures villagers are appropriately dressed for the weather, before leaving the residence.

Trains and assists Villagers on appropriate social skills, problem solving, etc.

Completes and documents for each villager all care tracking tasks in Electronic Medical Record.

Assists Villagers with ambulating across campus depending on villagers physical abilities / needs.

Is knowledgeable of and adheres to villager safety / behavior plans.

Provides watchful oversight of Villagers well-being throughout shift.

Immediately reports incidents of inappropriate behavior or accidents involving villagers to the appropriate staff.

Completes weekly inventory of villagers ADL Supplies, clothing, and snacks.

Communicates and documents villager concerns involving villager behaviors or needs to the villager’s case manager.

Assists villagers to create grocery lists with healthy food choices, per specific diets to shop in the community.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care of the Villagers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements