Direct Support Professional-DSP

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide direct care to client’s based upon their needs as well as the client’s Individual Services Plan (ISP).
• Coach / assist client with accomplishing routine tasks, housekeeping, meal prep, grocery shopping, and personal care.
• Coach / assist clients in the area of safety by performing routine fire and tornado drills, recognizing emergencies as well as responding as needed.
• Coach / assist client with day to day finances.
• Assist client with access to available community activities, exercise, and maintaining relationships.
• Assist clients with monitoring medical needs including scheduling, attending medical appointments, filling prescriptions, and self or delegated administration of medications or health related activities.
• Provides or facilitates safe transportation in regards to social, medical and general needs.
• Attend all meetings in regards to clients, employee requirements, and or agency needs.
• Complete all documentation accurately and services according to the agency, county and client requirements.
• Complies with OSHA, HIPAA, Rights of Clients (5123.62 ORC), Clients Options Waiver / HPC (5123 : 2-13-04-OAC)
• Advocating to protect and advance the rights of clients
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision and policies and procedures of Cap City.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers on any medical, health and safety needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

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