Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional

CASCADE CONNECTIONS•Lynden, WA

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Support individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs, as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and assistance with medical care. Maintain professional conduct and adhere to agency and state policies and procedures at all times. Overnight staff are required to remain awake during all work hours.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
Willing and able to follow Cascade Connections’ drug-free workplace policy and submit to for-cause drug testing
Organized and efficient
Able to work independently and in a group
Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping tasks detailed in this document
Able to fulfill non-standard work hours (at least one evening and one weekend) as needed by the program
Able to work with a diverse set of clientele in various settings
Treats all clients with respect and able to relate in a warm and caring manner
Able to meet the “Additional Requirements” below
Valid Washington State driver’s license, clear driving record, and reliable transportation (upon hire)
Residence phone or cell phone (upon hire)
US bank account for direct deposit (upon hire)
Disclosure Statement (upon hire)
Passing federal fingerprint background check (initial background check authorization submitted within 1 day of hire; fingerprints for federal background check submitted prior to working unsupervised)
Negative 2-step T.B. test results (Cascade Christian Home only, initiated within 3 days of hire)
Orientation & Safety Training and Policy & Procedures Training (first day of employment)
Food Handler’s Permit (Cascade Christian Home only, within 14 days of hire)
Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver (within 30 days of hire)
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (within 30 days of hire, prior to working unsupervised)
40-hour CORE and 30-hour Population-Specific Trainings (within 120 days of hire)
Developmental Disability Specialty Training (if not required to take 40-hour CORE, within 120 days of hire)
Nurse Core Delegation Training (prior to being delegated for medication administration)
RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced Certificate (within six-months of hire)
Home Care Aide (HCA) Certification (within 200 days of hire) or NAC/LPN/RN certificate

Responsibilities

Understand and follow Cascade Connections’ mission statement and values.
Understand and regularly review each client’s Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP), and follow plans when providing care.
Understand and regularly review Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs).
Carry out goals and training programs as specified in the IISP and provide care that is consistent with the IISP.
Appropriately document all goals worked on.
Understand and regularly review Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Functional Assessments (FAs) for applicable clients.
Follow strategies identified in the client’s PBSP in response to their challenging behaviors.
Follow support plans in regards to medication administration, and document medications in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Support clients to complete ADLs as independently as possible.
Assist and supervise clients with daily personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, etc.) to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
Assist clients in carrying out basic household chores (e.g., cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc.).
Support clients’ access to the community by referring to activity calendars and allowing flexibility for scheduled and unscheduled outings.
Assist clients with community interactions.
Be professional, and lead by example.
Establish and maintain positive communication, working relationships, and professional boundaries with clients, guardians/family members, healthcare practitioners, community members and co-workers.
Keep the Area Manager apprised as issues arise.
Assist clients with financial transactions as directed by supervisor or Assistant Site Manager.
Keep receipts for all client purchases, and document appropriately.
Assist clients in accessing appropriate transportation, either by agency vehicle or by public transportation (note: staff are required to use personal vehicles - with active insurance and updated vehicle inspection when appropriate agency vehicles are unavailable).
Help keep agency vehicles clean and in good repair by reporting any damage or problems to the Area Manager.
Assist and instruct clients in emergency evacuation procedures.
Conduct monthly apartment safety checks.
Read information boards and Therap SComms/T-Logs/ISP data, check box for notes, and exchange pertinent information with staff during shift change.
Complete all documentation on assigned clients prior to leaving shift. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, MARs, ADLs, Intake/Elimination Records, IISP goals, T-Logs, etc.
Report unusual or emergent situations to the Area Manager.
Complete Therap General Event Reports (GERs) within 24 hours of the incident for management review.
Immediately report all alleged or suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation to Residential Care Services (Complaint Resolution Unit) and the Area Manager.
Safeguard the confidentiality of client records and information (see Confidentiality Pledge).
Participate in all designated in-service trainings and attend all staff meetings, as directed by the Area Manager.
Punch in and out of Paycom at proper times to ensure time worked is reported correctly.
Submit timecard, verifying its accuracy by due date.
Communicate to management any discrepancies between time worked and schedule.
Abide by Cascade Connections’ leave request policy if unable to work a regularly scheduled shift (all leave requests approvals are at the discretion of the Area Manager based on needs of the program).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Perform routine overnight checks of clients, as described in the individual’s care plans and/or ADLs.
Assist with repositioning and/or toileting clients who are unable to do so independently.
If specified in the individual’s care plans, monitor health and safety via audio monitor.
While clients are asleep, awake overnight staff are expected to follow a deep cleaning schedule that dictates a greater extent of cleanliness than what could be achieved during previous shifts.
Assist with keeping an inventory of household or client supplies, and notify Assistant Site Managers if supplies are running low.
Assist with meal preparations for the following day(s), and keep an inventory log of individuals’ food.
Perform other overnight duties as assigned by management.