Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and those requiring specialized care. This vital role involves providing compassionate, person-centered support to promote independence, safety, and well-being. You will work closely with residents, their families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver tailored care that enhances quality of life.
- Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
- Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
- Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
- Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
- Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
- As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
- If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
- Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
- Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
- Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
- Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
- Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
- Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to others.
- Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or activities.
- May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
- Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
- Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
- Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
