Direct Support Professional

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL & SOUTHEAST OHIO INC•Burlington, OH

10d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional assists consumers with implementing the goals in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs), provides personal care and household support, and helps maintain a clean and safe home environment. The role includes observing and reporting changes in a consumer’s condition or behavior, accompanying consumers to appointments and outings, and protecting confidential health information in accordance with County DD standards and HIPAA. The position is full-time, based at the Lawrence Co Office in South Point, Ohio, with a day shift and an hourly rate of $17.25. Flexible scheduling and overtime may be required to meet client needs, and the employee may need to remain beyond the scheduled shift in an emergency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Ohio driver’s license with fewer than 6 points.
Reliable transportation with proof of insurance.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Working cellular phone for clocking in and out for billing purposes.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and reach; may need to remain on feet for hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

One to four years of college in a related field.

Responsibilities

Participate in consumers’ Individual Service Plan meetings when requested by the interdisciplinary team.
Perform duties according to each consumer’s ISP and organize tasks to achieve its goals.
Maintain a clean and safe environment while being sensitive to the needs of consumers and their families.
Recognize and report changes in a consumer’s condition or behavior, as well as safety or sanitation hazards, to family and case management as appropriate.
Provide basic personal care and grooming, including bathing, bladder and bowel care, hair care, and assistance with clothing.
Perform household services essential to consumers’ health and comfort, such as changing bed linens or rearranging furniture to improve mobility.
Perform homemaking tasks as needed, including cooking, feeding, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
Accompany consumers to medical appointments, walks, outings, and similar activities.
Work a flexible schedule to meet client needs and, when necessary, remain past the scheduled shift end in an emergency.
Work scheduled or unscheduled overtime when required to maintain the health and safety of individuals served.
Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with County DD standards and HIPAA regulations.