Direct Support Professional-Citizens HKP ICF- Non Driver
Citizens Options Unlimited•Plainview, NY
•$19 - $21
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional supports people living in the Residential Services program and helps maintain their quality of life. The role provides assistance with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, recreation, and overall wellbeing. The employee is expected to practice the agency’s mission and guiding principles, value diversity, and contribute to an open and inclusive environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Ability to understand written and oral directives and information.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Six months of experience working with the DDI population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal hygiene, including washing, toileting, feeding, and showering, while supporting their independence.
- Accompany residents to medical appointments when applicable.
- Perform light housekeeping to keep facilities clean.
- Implement resident-specific programs by following goal book outlines and supporting residents’ independence and life goals.
- Help residents follow prescribed diets by dispensing correct portions.
- Administer medication and medical procedures when qualified and AMAP certified, following prescriptions and doctors’ orders.
- Maintain residents’ safety through ongoing supervision and the use of safety techniques and adaptive equipment.
- Provide ongoing supervision by remaining in close physical proximity to residents.
- Support recreational activities, including arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, and playing basketball.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident progress and goals and share resident-specific information and ideas.
- Purchase clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents’ daily needs and requests.
- Train new employees when applicable by reviewing the training manual and demonstrating direct care skills.
- Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
