If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations. Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. Ensures person-centered, individualized plans are implemented and assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines Teaching/developing skills Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals Facilitating ethical decision making Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits etc. Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided Under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with appropriate training, regularly provides additional supports for individuals with complex medical needs as indicated in individuals’ Life, Behavior Support and/or Plans of Nursing Service (PONS) including, but not limited to: Assisting with transfers, turns, and lifts, to or from bed, wheelchair, prescribed equipment (e.g. Hoyer lifts), or agency vehicle using the appropriate body mechanics and/or safe person handling procedures. Gathering/stocking medical supplies Measuring and documenting food and liquid intake and/or urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical providers or nursing staff Checking vital signs (e.g. temperature, blood pressure, heart rate) Scheduling/following up on appointments in coordination with Health Care Specialist and appropriate nursing staff Performing catheter care Assisting with the care of ostomies (e.g. colostomy and ileostomy) Providing enteral nutrition (e.g. tube feedings) Taking care of wounds as per medical provider’s orders Cleans rooms and bed linens and handles/disposes of sharps, bodily waste and/or fluids as per OSHA guidelines and Exposure Control Plan to support and maintain a clean and safe environment. Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record. Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing, completely and accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). Uses foundational teaching skills (EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. Performs any additional duties of a Direct Support Professional – DSP 1 as required and meets and demonstrates OPWDD Core Competencies. Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Performs all other duties as assigned. Schedule ( Part time, Evening ) Friday; 3pm - 10pm Saturday; 4pm - 10pm