Direct Service Professional (Part/Full-time)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•Belle Chasse, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Service Professional is responsible for providing individualized and custodial care and supervision to clients with physical and intellectual disabilities, under the direction of the supervisor. Direct Service Professional provide supervision for clients in order to guard their safety and well-being. They also supervise active treatment program activities and community integration. The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment.

Requirements

Must pass competency test
Must possess a valid driver license, and an acceptable accident/violation motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of individual program plans.
Provide Custodial Care (lifting, bathing/assisting bathing, feeding/monitoring mealtime, transferring, changing of clothes/diapers) of clients.
Assisting clients with daily living skills and document accordingly.
Administer medication if appropriate.
Provide assistance in monitoring client health in accordance with client's healthcare plan.
Drive, assist, and attend to clients on visits to hospitals and various other provider services in the community.
Provide routine maintenance of clients' equipment and Maintain client habilitation and health care equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of facility.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor, including, but not limited to:
Attend and participate in staff and client related meetings.
Successfully complete all required in-service training.
Effectively communicate needs and concerns of clients to their supervisor/nursing department.