Caregiver - Part Time/Full Time

Vista Care • Belleville, IL

82d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Residential Shift Supervisor, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to work cooperatively with other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating Vista Care Individuals care and support as designed in the Individual Service Plan (ISP). The DSP is responsible for reporting any and all concerns regarding program or personnel issues to the Residential Shift Supervisor. Services may include but are not limited to assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, meal preparation and assisting in the activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• DSP is to be able to read, acknowledge and adhere to all Vista Care policies and procedures.
• Follows guidelines of shift duties and tasks.
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability in reporting for scheduled shifts, including remaining on duty at program locations until another staff arrives to maintain a safe environment for our individuals served.
• Respects the rights of individuals served, including being familiar with Individual Rights and ensuring a supervisor is informed of any issues related to the rights of those served with a sense of urgency.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals supported and served, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintains professional boundaries at all times with individuals served, guardians, other team members, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, comfortable and supportive, working atmosphere ensuring a homelike environment.
• Relate to those served with a caring and professional attitude and shows respect to them and other team members in every interaction.
• Demonstrates positive communication in all interactions and initiates services. Treats individuals in an age appropriate manner with dignity and respect.
• Works to involve individuals supporting in the decorating and care of their surroundings.
• Ensures individuals supported are kept clean and neat in appearance, inclusive of assisting them in their choice of dressing, initiating the individual served to assure hygiene needs are met, ensuring all clothing is clean and in good condition with any needs reported to the supervisor.
• Completes all charting, logs, documentation and plans of those served in a timely manner while on duty.
• Completes daily logs and documentation in a timely, thorough manner.
• Verifies that medications have been administered properly by adhere to Vista Care Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of all approved behavior support plans as designed and ensures plans are implemented and documented.
• Consistently remains alert to behavior/physical changes of those served and notifies supervisors as appropriate.
• Encourages active choice and involvement for individuals supported including but not limited to encouraging interaction with others, supports individuals in meal preparation and household tasks, planning activities, and recognizes and initiates moments of choice.
• Actively assists those supported with family and personal contacts.
• Initiates planned activities and involves those served in the planning of activities.
• Successfully understands and follows the Five Rights of Nursing Delegation.
• Attends all required training sessions and meetings as required/scheduled.
• Attends annual training necessary to meet any CEU requirements per state/county regulations.
• Knowledgeable in the use of all medical equipment needed to care for individuals served.
• Promotes a positive and collaborative environment of teamwork with other staff.
• Embraces Vista Care Values and maintains a positive attitude.
• Acts as a positive role model.
• Offers constructive, positive solutions to problems.
• Demonstrates an openness towards constructive feedback.
• Promotes a cooperative relationship with other areas and outside contacts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees