DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Annandale At Suwanee, Inc.•Suwanee, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Annandale Village is a nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, serving adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. They offer a full continuum of care on their 55-acre campus, including assisted living, personal care homes, a skilled nursing facility, a Medicaid waiver day program, and an independent living program. Annandale Village emphasizes a mission-driven culture, providing strong onboarding, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment where employees are valued.

Requirements

1 year of work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED required
Must be able to past a literacy test
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License
Must have proof of vehicle insurance
Must meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.
Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.
Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Will have basic knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office & Outlook).
Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing a supportive home-like environment for the Villagers residing in his/her residence.
Provides skills training to promote independence including, but not limited to; maintaining a safe and clean room, laundry skills, personal hygiene, and interpersonal relationships with their housemates.
Will participate in the necessary skills training for Villagers to meet their goals through the AFLS assessment process.
Assists the LPN Nurse Manager as needed to include health maintenance activities.
Is knowledgeable on the Medication Error/Progressive Disciplinary process, related to medication errors.
Transport or accompany villagers to ER/Urgent Care as needed.
Completes bi-weekly hygiene checklists to ensure proper hygiene with all ADL needs.
Maintains and adheres to the laundry and room cleaning schedule for each villager, and provides assistance/training to those who are unable to complete this task on their own.
Ensures villagers are appropriately dressed for the weather, before leaving the residence.
Trains and assists Villagers on appropriate social skills, problem solving, etc.
Completes and documents for each villager all care tracking tasks in Electronic Medical Record.
Assists Villagers with ambulating across campus depending on villagers physical abilities/needs.
Is knowledgeable of and adheres to villager safety/behavior plans.
Provides watchful oversight of Villagers well-being throughout shift.
Immediately reports incidents of inappropriate behavior or accidents involving villagers to the appropriate staff.
Completes weekly inventory of villagers ADL Supplies, clothing, and snacks.
Communicates and documents villager concerns involving villager behaviors or needs to the villager’s case manager.
Assists villagers to create grocery lists with healthy food choices, per specific diets to shop in the community.
Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care of the Villagers.