Direct Support Professional, Residential Services

Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc.•Valdosta, GA

5d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Provide resident care, emotional support and supervision through assistance with daily activities and residential responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or approved equivalency certificate
CPR/AED Certification
First Aid Certification
Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop and physically maneuver to properly secure residents and wheelchairs in vans for transport.
Ability to operate and properly use hoyer lift, glucose monitor, BP machine, resident lifts/accessories, shower chairs and seats, other assistive devices to improve abilities and monitor overall health.
Use of technology and office equipment including, but not limited to laptop, email, fax, printer, Microsoft Office Suite, Paycom, PolicyStat, Thearp, QuickMAR, and other resident records management systems.
Exhibit a high standard of resident care.
Maintain objectivity in position in order to set appropriate limits while working with residents.
Work cooperatively and responsively with ESSG Leadership to ensure optimal care of residents.
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with Residents, Families, Co-Workers and Community Members.
Ability to manage time effectively and exhibit organizational skills.
Support residents in personal growth and development while respecting differences.

Nice To Haves

Georgia Certified Nurses Aid Certification (CNA) is preferred. Equivalent work experience or other certifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

Review residents Individualized Service Plan (ISP), Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), Healthcare Plan (HCP) and other care plans as applicable to the individual in order to provide appropriate physical and/or emotional support, care, health, and safety oversight.
Provide constant support and care to residents including but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, skin care, positioning, and independent living skills.
Assist residents to prepare meals and snacks according to weekly menus posted by the Site Leader.
Assist residents when moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and/or automobiles as needed.
Assist residents with medication monitoring to insure compliance with written physician orders and document in QuickMAR.
Assist residents in cleaning, folding, ironing and caring for their laundry and linens.
Insure residents are dressed neatly and appropriately according to the weather and activity.
Transport residents to other services, medical appointments, outings, and other events as scheduled.
Support residents and follow the activities, outings, and other events planned/scheduled by the Site Leader and/or Residential Manager.
Attend resident medical appointments as needed.
Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to insure resident protected health information is secure.
Document resident activities, support, care, vital signs, health tracking, and other occurrences throughout shifts in the Therap system.
Document goals in accordance with resident ISP in the Therap system.
Document resident spending money transactions in the individual personal finance section of Therap.
Complete vehicle log for daily travel and weekly vehicle inspection forms as needed.
Follow the agency Individual Accident/Incident Reporting policy and complete documentation as outlined.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc. policies and procedures.
Complete all scheduled training courses to insure requirements are met.
Insure that all required certifications remain current including CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Professional Certification and Licensing.
Attend scheduled staff meetings.
Participate in monthly emergency drills rehearsed by the program.
Protect and care for company and resident property to insure long-term use.
Clean and sanitize residential properties through daily chores as well as detailed cleaning when needed.
All other duties as assigned.