DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/ CAREGIVERS

Indian Creek Foundation•Souderton, PA

26d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional will provide habilitation services and direct care to the individuals served in the residential program. Responsibilities include communicating pertinent information to the appropriate personnel, responding to inquiries or requests for information as well as documentation of activities completed or observed during each shift. Standard Requirements: 1. Supports the Mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program. 2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment. 3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: 1. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. 2. Confidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee and operations data. 3. Compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing and funding agencies. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards. 5. Conducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation. 4. Functions as a member of the Team: 1. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision, including appropriate judgment. 2. Uses tactful and appropriate communications in all situations. 3. Report and follow up regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns with appropriate personnel. 4. Promotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members and community. 5. Completes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. 5. Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies. 6. Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties. Essential Duties: Provide quality care to individuals served in an environment which promotes their rights, as illustrated by the following: 1. Provide individualized attention, which encourages each individual's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. 2. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual in the delivery of services to them. Interact with individual in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment through verbal and nonverbal interactions. 3. Encourage the growth and development of individuals served including goal achievement 4. Attend to the personal needs of the individuals which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements. 5. Responsible for promptly reporting and responding to the appropriate personnel incidents or evidence of individual abuse; unusual incidents based on regulations or agency policies; violation of residents' rights. 6. Provide assistance to individuals using lifts, transfers and safety techniques as required as needed. Must also demonstrate ability to use mechanical lifting devices and follow proper agency lifting procedures. 7. Must provide medical assistance to individuals served, such as administering medicine, first aid, CPR and/or Heimlich maneuver as trained by the agency. Must also adhere to protocol set forth by the Nursing Department and perform these tasks as trained by Nursing. 8. Responsible for the general upkeep of the group home including general housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation and/or laundry. 9. Assist with all work-related transportation duties, which may include transporting individuals served to and from daily activities to medical appointments, on errands related to the group home, and/or on community activities. Must also exhibit the ability to properly handle stressful situations while operating the vehicle. 10. Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials. 11. Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the individual served, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors. 12. Participate in regular one-to-one, staff meetings and annual program plan meetings as needed. 13. Respond appropriately to staff shortages by assisting in other homes programs as assigned. 14. Complete 24 hours of required training annually. Other Duties: 1. Assist the immediate supervisor with various tasks to support program and/or department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects. 2. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned based on the needs of individuals served. 3. Attend additional training required by program/department. Direct Support Professional – Emergency Relief: 1. Complete all duties as outlined above. 2. Set full-time and part-time core work hours will be established upon hire. Changes to the core hours must be approved at the discretion of the Program Director. 3. Employee will be assigned to a location based on the needs of the program and can change without notice. 4. Employees may be reassigned without notice when working additional shifts not included in the employee’s core schedule. 5. Employee is required to complete additional training that is required at each location they are assigned.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required.
Completion and clearance of a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance.
Valid driver’s license with a clear three-year driving record.
Ability to perform the physical duties required.
Adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various care; and operate a vehicle.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including transferring of client.
Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate office equipment (including copiers, Fax machines), Time Clock System, Vehicles, Mechanical Lifts, Adjustable chairs/beds, wheelchairs, Shower equipment, General Household appliances, and various other equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing hands-on care to adults with developmental disability preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide habilitation services and direct care to the individuals served in the residential program.
Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate personnel.
Respond to inquiries or requests for information.
Document activities completed or observed during each shift.
Support the Mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program.
Ensure an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment.
Implement safety procedures, including universal precautions and safe work practices.
Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions.
Maintain confidentiality of all data.
Comply with all regulatory requirements and agency policies.
Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation.
Cooperate and work together with all co-workers.
Plan and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision.
Use tactful and appropriate communications in all situations.
Report and follow up regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns with appropriate personnel.
Promote positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members, and the community.
Complete requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes, and personal hygiene.
Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies.
Exhibit behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties.
Provide individualized attention to encourage each individual's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual.
Interact with individuals in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
Encourage the growth and development of individuals served, including goal achievement.
Attend to the personal needs of individuals, including assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, and communicating.
Promptly report and respond to incidents or evidence of individual abuse, unusual incidents, or violation of residents' rights.
Provide assistance to individuals using lifts, transfers, and safety techniques.
Use mechanical lifting devices and follow proper agency lifting procedures.
Administer medicine, first aid, CPR, and/or Heimlich maneuver as trained.
Adhere to protocol set forth by the Nursing Department.
Perform general upkeep of the group home, including housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and laundry.
Assist with work-related transportation duties, including transporting individuals to and from activities, medical appointments, and errands.
Handle stressful situations while operating a vehicle.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with individuals served, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Participate in regular one-to-one, staff meetings, and annual program plan meetings.
Respond appropriately to staff shortages by assisting in other homes or programs.
Complete 24 hours of required training annually.
Assist the immediate supervisor with various tasks to support program and/or department operations.
Perform tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
Attend additional training required by program/department.
Complete all duties as outlined above for Emergency Relief.
Complete additional training required at each location they are assigned.