Direct Support Professional

LIFE, Inc. - Edenton•Edenton, NC

9h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position on the 3rd shift. The Direct Support Professional will assist and monitor clients in various aspects of their daily lives, including personal care, meals, housekeeping, medication administration, and active treatment. The role also involves participating in the interdisciplinary team, transporting clients, and accompanying them on community outings and to school/day programs.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
NC Driver's License
21 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment.
Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
Assist and monitor clients during participation at school and day program activities.