Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Flexible schedules : Weekends and overnights are needed!

Our company provides 24-hour care to our clients. We are looking for flexible staff to assist when needed.

Group Setting

Summary : Direct Service Professionals will provide direct care services to individuals in groups. They are also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day activities of the client’s home and community in a team setting.

Essential Duties

• Become familiar with the client's medical needs, medications, diagnoses, strengths and limitations, etc.
• Monitor, support, and follow daily schedules and routines
• Follow Individual Service Habilitation Plan goals and objectives
• Discuss with the client, as necessary, issues regarding problem-solving, information sharing, and crisis intervention
• Assist the client in maintaining a clean and orderly home environment.
• Assist client with independent living skills (i.e. budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, laundry, etc.)
• Accompany the client into the community to engage in age / developmentally appropriate-activities
• Develop a schedule / calendar of activities for the clients
• Complete daily progress notes and service information in the client Communication Book
• Maintain an open line of communication with the team members (client, other staff, supervisor, and case manager)
• Attend team meetings to provide input on organizational and behavioral issues, etc.
• Consult with the Supervisor each week about any outstanding issues that need to be addressed
• Follow the Positive Behavior Plans of clients who have a plan created and collect data as appropriate
• Assist client with administering medication
• Ensure medication is in a lock box so that the client does not have access
• Ensure the client is administered the appropriate dosage
• Complete Incident Reports once an incident occurs and submit them to the Supervisor immediately

Requirements :

Qualifications & Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities :

Other Requirements