Direct Support Professional

Residential Servicesorporated•Kokomo, IN

50d

About The Position

DSP to work 1:1 with a female client during evening hours in Kokomo 2pm to 10pm Monday through Friday; 3pm to 9pm Saturday Position Summary: This position provides direct, hands-on assistance to individuals for enabling the individual to live and thrive in the community. Duties depend on the individual’s needs and capabilities, and generally include assistance with activities of daily living, socialization, and behavior modification. Assistance to individuals is provided in conformance with the ISP, Behavior Plan, and other team-established and individual-expressed needs and goals for that individual.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
CPR certification
Free from communicable diseases
Valid Indiana drivers license
Owns or has access to a vehicle in good working order
Current automobile insurance (for vehicles registered in the state of Indiana)
Clean criminal history and OIG record
No findings on any aide registry
Successful completion of Training and Orientation program
Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required documentation
Ability to see and hear sufficiently to provide individual care and ensure safety and well-being of self and individual
Ability to make reasoned, appropriate decisions in emergency and non- emergency situations
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to use assistive equipment, including Hoyer lift and wheelchairs
Position requires the ability to walk, sit, stand; lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted and 350 pounds with assistance; squat, bend, reach and stretch.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
Follow individual’s ISP for activity schedule and goals.
Transport individuals as needed, including to local day program(s) on a timely basis.
Carry out and chart all activities as set out in the Individual Support Plan, Behavior Management Plan and as otherwise needed for general skill
Assist individuals with appearance and grooming, including appropriate clothing selection and general
Assist individuals in maintaining their homes, including the provision of oversight, instructions, and encouragement with household chores per a individual’s needs and
Prepare the home for the next shift (tidying up, completing paperwork, )
Assist in medication distribution in accordance with medication distribution guidelines or dispense medication to individual as trained and pursuant to the individual’s medication administration
Complete household chores on behalf of or in cooperation with individuals (e.g., individual’s laundry, cleaning individual’s bathroom, bedroom and other areas of the home used by the individual).
Make recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding individual program plan activities, goals, and needs of the
Work cooperatively with supervisor, fellow employees, individual and individual’s guardian and/or family
Follow proper sanitation procedures (e.g., disposal of diapers, taking out trash, ensuring that food and/or human waste are properly cleaned up, ).
Report and document all unusual occurrences, including but not limited to, choking, falling, vomiting, seizures and new or different individual
Accurately and timely complete all required documentation prior to the end of the shift.
Perform related and other duties as
Assist individuals in the preparation of the evening meal (this includes cooking and setting the table).
Assist individuals in cleaning the dishes, kitchen and dining area after the
Prepare medication re-orders.
Assist individuals in preparing lunches for the following day as
Assist individuals with preparation for
Record any needed food or cleaning supplies in the communication
Complete any filing or updating of paperwork as
Complete cleaning and organizational tasks that require a Residential Coordinator’s undivided attention (e.g. cleaning out the refrigerator, organizing cabinets or closets, cleaning baseboards ).
Assist individuals in getting up, making bed and tidying room in preparation for the new
Assist individuals in preparing breakfast and skills training in cooking, eating, and clean
Carry out week-end activities with
Take and chart weekly weights, blood pressure and