DSP DSW Direct Service Professional

Holy Angels Residential Facility•Shreveport, LA

20h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Angels Residential Facility is in search of a DSW/DSP Direct Service Professional from 2:45pm to 11:15 pm or 7am- 7pm to provide care and assist with daily living skills for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let our mission be your career. Over 250 employees are a part of the Holy Angels family. Each empowered by training and education through the Angel University program, development opportunities, self-improvement, outstanding benefits, and a supportive network of professionals. Holy Angels strives to give team members everything needed to meet their maximum potential, and to have a successful career at Holy Angels!

Requirements

Must be able to take the CMA class as REQUIRED for all DSP’s (class may be outside your shift) Pay increase once certification is obtained
Must maintain a current and valid driver’s license to drive vehicles
GED or High School Diploma Required
Drug Screen
Criminal Background Check
Driver’s License Check
Must be able to work with individuals with developmental disabilities
Walk, stand, sit, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, use hands and lift up to 50lbs

Responsibilities

Supervise, assist, and train resident in all activities of daily living, including but not limited to, personal hygiene skills, clothing care skills, social skills, leisure skills, care of personal space, dining skills, toileting, and appropriate behavior skills
Provide continuous active treatment for residents
Accurately complete all assigned documentation including but not limited to, formal and service objectives, behavior incident reports, accident/incident documentation, medical related documentation
All documentation put in computer system
Report any issues or sign/symptoms of resident illness to nurse and supervisor
Provide additional services which may be assigned as part of the job such as laundry, dining room duty, or any other reasonable requests made by supervisor deemed necessary for resident care or as part of the job
Requires daily computer use