Direct Support Professional

ICM • Clarksville, AR

13d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides quality care, direction, guidance, and assistance to customers with daily activities, including bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, menu planning, dressing, grooming, medication, treatments, and housework. The role also helps customers make and keep appointments, arranges or provides transportation for errands, and provides companionship. The employee supports customers in achieving agreed-upon goals that improve their quality of life and integration into the community. Responsibilities include writing daily shift updates in an online platform and observing the customer and surroundings to promote safety and success, including monitoring equipment and materials. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understand and endorse ICM’s mission and vision.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance with customers’ daily activities, including bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, menu planning, dressing, grooming, medication, treatments, and housework.
• Help customers make and keep appointments, provide or arrange transportation for errands, and serve as a companion.
• Help customers achieve agreed-upon goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community.
• Provide written daily updates of each shift’s activities using an online platform.
• Observe customers’ condition and monitor surroundings, equipment, and materials to ensure safety and success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow ICM policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures; seek clarification when needed.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED