FULL-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)/CAREGIVER

GASTON RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INC•Gastonia, NC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to assure the positive teaching of the people served in a supportive and continuous manner. This teaching takes place in the home and community and is a vitally important part of the services provided. A DSP must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. It is expected that DSP model appropriate social interactions at all times. In addition, a DSP will demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, work without close supervision and demonstrate good judgment by adhering to GRS code of ethics and conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Modeling appropriate social interactions.
Demonstrating interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Demonstrating good judgment by adhering to GRS code of ethics and conduct.
Completion of all required documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
Maintenance of the household checking account, petty cash accounts, and individual person served accounts.
Accurate completion of incident reports.
Familiarity with group home forms and demonstrated proper use of these forms.
Completion of monthly and/or quarterly progress notes as assigned.
Ensuring that the human and civil rights of the people served are respected and defended at all times and in all places.
Compliance with confidentiality rules and regulations.
Familiarity with the policies and procedures of Gaston Residential Services.
Working knowledge of emergency procedures.
Prompt reports of significant events, problems, and information to supervisors.
Participation in daily transition of information with other staff/supervisors.
Communication of significant information during program plan meeting and medical appointments.
Conduct all communication in a professional and courteous manner.
Responding to the needs of the people served including following their individual daily schedules.
Providing safe, punctual transportation of the people served to work, professional appointments, and recreation and leisure activities.
Assisting the people served to participate in the scheduled house meeting.
Encouraging the person to choose their recreational and leisure time activities and provide support with participation.
Assuring that people served are actively engaged in all aspects of daily living.
Purchasing, preparation, serving, and documentation of meals according to the menu plan and individual specialized diets.
General maintenance and cleaning of the home and vehicle(s).
Assisting the people served to maintain their personal property in good order.
Assuring that the people look their best and that appropriate and individualized hair styles, makeup, and clothing are encouraged.
Insuring that the people are dressed appropriately according to the activity planned and the weather expected for the day.
Use of good judgment, with the needs of the person served as the primary concern.
Working knowledge of each person’s program plan.
Demonstrates the ability to complete goals/objectives as written in the persons plan.
Demonstrates the ability to integrate the teaching of goals/objectives in all aspects of the person’s life.
After medication administration certification, administer and record medications.
Participation in all required classes, whether that class is during regularly scheduled working hours or not.
Respect for other staff on the team.
Available to participate in any facility survey.
Lifting, pulling, pushing and bending throughout the day.
Following GRS back safety procedures at all times.

Nice To Haves

Some overnight hours may be required.
Travel outside of the local area may be required.

Responsibilities

Completion of all required documentation in a thorough and timely manner, including daily documentation of out of the ordinary events, maintenance of household and individual accounts, accurate completion of incident reports, and monthly/quarterly progress notes.
Ensuring that the human and civil rights of the people served are respected and defended at all times.
Compliance with confidentiality rules and regulations regarding person served information, household information, and licensure regulations.
Familiarity with and adherence to the policies and procedures of Gaston Residential Services, including emergency procedures.
Prompt reporting of significant events, problems, and information to supervisors.
Participation in daily transition of information with other staff/supervisors.
Communication of significant information during program plan meetings and medical appointments.
Conducting all communication in a professional and courteous manner.
Responding to the needs of the people served, including following their individual daily schedules.
Providing safe, punctual transportation of the people served to work, professional appointments, and recreation/leisure activities.
Assisting the people served to participate in scheduled house meetings.
Encouraging and supporting the person's choice of recreational and leisure time activities.
Assuring that people served are actively engaged in all aspects of daily living.
Purchasing, preparation, serving, and documentation of meals according to the menu plan and individual specialized diets.
General maintenance and cleaning of the home and vehicle(s).
Assisting the people served to maintain their personal property in good order.
Ensuring that the people look their best and that appropriate and individualized hair styles, makeup, and clothing are encouraged.
Ensuring that the people are dressed appropriately according to the activity planned and the weather expected for the day.
Using good judgment with the needs of the person served as the primary concern.
Working knowledge of each person’s program plan and demonstrating the ability to complete goals/objectives as written.
Integrating the teaching of goals/objectives in all aspects of the person’s life.
Administering and recording medications after certification.
Participating in all required classes, regardless of scheduled working hours.
Respecting other staff on the team.
Being available to participate in any facility survey.
Performing other duties as deemed necessary by the Assistant Director or designee, which may include overnight hours and travel outside of the local area.