Direct Support Professional

Overview

FIND YOUR PASSION. BE UNIQUE. SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. Everyone at Caregiver, Inc. Company is committed to a common goal creating a world-class experience for our individuals.

We are passionate about what we do while making a difference. We work with integrity, accountability, transparency, and compassion in everything we do because we understand those we serve have a choice in providers.

Our company provides care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives independently.

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Responsibilities The Residential Support Staff Member is responsible for providing residential support services for the Home and Community-Based Service (HCS) and ICF-IDD program participants.

The delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.

Essential Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Directs personal assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Assists with meal planning and preparation and housekeeping
• Assists with ambulation and mobility as needed
• Secures and provides transportation
• Reinforces counseling and therapy activities
• Assists with medications and the performance of RN delegated tasks
• Supervises and assures of individuals’ health, safety, and security
• Facilitates inclusion in community activities, use of natural supports, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and development of socially valued behavior
• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in duties
• Maintains good work and personal ethics in dealing with co-workers and resident consumers
• Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours
• Presents a neat, clean appearance; dressed appropriately for the job. Practices personal hygiene
• Adheres to Attendance Policy Works when scheduled, beginning and ending work as expected; calls in according to policy;

observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately, records all hours worked as instructed

• Reports incidents / injuries in a timely manner
• Cooperates in internal / external investigations
• Maintains confidentiality of company and consumer information
• Participates and assists in the development of the Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the individuals served
• Ensures PDP is implemented as it relates to residential services
• Reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) any problems, proposed program changes, behavior of individuals served, concerns, training needs, medical concerns, dietary issues, etc.
• Ensures documentation of behaviors, incidents and injuries, program data collection, medication data, and progress notes are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Clear background check including criminal history
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Driving record that meets minimum standards, allowing for insurance coverage under the company
30+ days ago