3rd Shift Part Time Direct Support Professional

Life&Company • Roanoke Rapids, NC

84d • $17

About The Position

The 3rd shift Part Time Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting and monitoring clients in various aspects of self-care, including dressing, bathing, and toileting. The role involves ensuring clients utilize family-style dining during meals, assisting with housekeeping responsibilities, and preparing meals and nutritional supplements. Additionally, the professional will administer prescribed medication, implement diet orders, and utilize adaptive equipment as needed. The position requires adherence to established behavior programs and safety procedures, as well as transportation of clients in company vehicles. Staff development classes and competency testing are mandatory, and all required documentation must be completed accurately. The professional will interact positively with clients, parents, guardians, and coworkers, while adhering to the company's dress code.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• NC Driver's License.
• 21 years of age or older.
• No experience required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others, be self-motivated.
• Display strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and be reached by phone.
• Physical Strength: Able to lift or move up to 40 lbs or more.
• Ability to perform MANDT, CPR, and First Aid techniques.
• Daily contact with body fluids, cleaning agents, and general household equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment.
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
• Attend staff development classes as scheduled and successfully complete test required competency testing (MANDT, CPR, First Aid, Safe Van Driving, Promotion of Consumer Well Being, Cultural Competency and Medication Administration).
• Ensure all required documentation is completed as listed in facility communication book and or any software system.
• Report any violations of client right to supervisory staff immediately.
• Report any on the job injury to supervisory staff immediately.
• Arrive to work on time and leave the work site at the end of the shift or when the next shift arrives.
• Report to work on all scheduled days unless absence has been approved by supervisor.
• Interact with clients in a positive manner and in accordance with Clients Rights Policies.
• Interact with parents, guardians and other visitors in a positive manner.
• Work as a team player and interact in a positive manner with coworkers.
• Adhere to established LIFE, Inc. dress code as it relates to clothing, shoes, jewelry and nail length.
• Assist with training and production with LIFE's SpecialTees as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
• Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED