Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver -- Napa

BAYBERRY INC•Napa, CA

10d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Bayberry Inc. provides supported living services to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible to provide guidance, instruction, and support to clients in their own homes. All responsibilities outlined herein are considered Essential Functions unless waived for an individual client. DSP responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Client Support Responsibilities: Direct Support Professionals are responsible to provide guidance, instruction, and support to clients in their own homes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Provide guidance, support and instruction to clients in their own homes and in the community. • Assist with medications. • Assist with daily routines, household chores, shopping/meal preparation, and personal care. • Assist with transportation to appointments to include, medical, dental, counseling, planning team meetings, etc. • Assist with scheduling social and recreational outings. • Promote and maintain a positive and supportive environment. Support Team Responsibilities: • Participate in planning team process if requested by sharing essential information to inform planning team decisions. • Inform Bayberry SLS Coordinator (supervisor) of any information that needs to be passed on to outside agencies. Bayberry Employee Responsibilities: • Maintain professional communication and working relationships with the people supported in Bayberry Inc. SLS, their families, all Bayberry staff. • Attend required Bayberry Inc. meetings. • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Have independent and reliable transportation, along with a valid driver’s license, insurance, and acceptable DMV record.
Must complete all necessary clearances (paid for by Bayberry Inc.) to begin work, including: o Appropriate fingerprint clearance. o TB test with negative results (or Doctor’s exam for TB positive result) o Negative pre-employment drug screening
Have ability to be reached by telephone reliably.
Be able to handle crisis situations effectively, and according to protocol.
Be able to work independently.
Be able to follow-up on directives from supervisor.
Be dependable, arriving to work on time.
Be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
Be able to perform the tasks as indicated by the client’s ISP and IPP

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, support and instruction to clients in their own homes and in the community.
Assist with medications.
Assist with daily routines, household chores, shopping/meal preparation, and personal care.
Assist with transportation to appointments to include, medical, dental, counseling, planning team meetings, etc.
Assist with scheduling social and recreational outings.
Promote and maintain a positive and supportive environment.
Participate in planning team process if requested by sharing essential information to inform planning team decisions.
Inform Bayberry SLS Coordinator (supervisor) of any information that needs to be passed on to outside agencies.
Maintain professional communication and working relationships with the people supported in Bayberry Inc. SLS, their families, all Bayberry staff.
Attend required Bayberry Inc. meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.