Direct Support Professional (Full-Time: 2nd or 3rd shift)
About The Position
Join Origami's dedicated team as a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care, support, and advocacy for clients in Origami’s Residential Program. Under the guidance of the Residential Supervisor, you'll contribute to a positive and therapeutic environment by delivering person-centered care. We value strong communication, initiative, and positive role modeling. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative culture, apply today to become an integral part of Origami's mission to create opportunities and transform lives.
Requirements
- 18 years of age
- Strong attention to detail
- Efficient and timely, able to multitask
- Embraces and embodies Origami's core values: Celebrate the Individual. Inspire Excellence. Serve with Integrity. Lead with Passion.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
- CNA certification
- Medication administration & wound care
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner according to the daily schedule.
- Maintain working knowledge of client location, level of engagement and utilize proper intervention techniques to maximize participation.
- Maintain positive communication channels in accordance to procedures with the respective Clinical Nurse and/or therapist(s) via direct supervisor(s) any concern or relevant topic relating to the client’s care, treatment plan implementation, and/or strategies.
- Assist with food service in accordance to standards, licensing requirements and dietary needs as necessary and as designated.
- Complete accurate and timely daily documentation for each client as designated.
- Maintain appropriate professional relationships with clients, client family members, visitors, coworkers, supervisor, and external stakeholders.
- Provide transportation to and from community based activities and appointments as necessary.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment including active involvement in facility infection control.
- Assist and teach each client personal care skills, daily living skills and interpersonal skills in accordance with each individual treatment plan.
- Completion of shift report as designated.
- Verbal reports should include, but are not limited to: behavior issues, new employees/clients, occurrence reports/injuries, and schedule changes.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Retirement
- Generous time off (up to 144 hours of PTO annually!)
- Holiday Pay (up to 64 hours of time and a half Holiday Pay annually!)
- New Parent Leave and New Grandparent Leave
- 100% Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid on the job training
- Join a diverse and caring team
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
