Direct Support Professional - Upper Darby Location

My Ace Healthcare•Upper Darby, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ACE Healthcare is hiring Direct Support Staff to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and communities at its Upper Darby, Pennsylvania location. The role involves helping individuals pursue goals and preferences, build self-care and independent-living skills, and participate in community activities. Duties also include household tasks, transportation, administrative work, and documenting consumer progress. The posting lists part-time and PRN work and describes the position as benefits-eligible. Work is in person, with an 8-hour shift; the posting lists day and night shifts, an 8–4 chosen shift, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED plus four years of related work experience; OR two years of college plus two years of related work experience; OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related field.
Valid state driver’s license and ability and willingness to drive an agency van.
Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and physically assist individuals with personal care.
Ability to perform household cleaning activities involving sustained standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking.
Must be willing to drive at least two hours long distance.
One year of English experience is listed as required.

Nice To Haves

CPRP certification preferred.
High school or equivalent is listed as preferred in the job details.
CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and implementing service/recovery plans that reflect each individual’s preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
Schedule medical appointments for consumers.
Provide transportation for appointments, outings, and other activities.
Perform administrative duties, including receiving and delivering accurate messages and filing.
Prepare meals and perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties.
Supervise, assist, and train consumers in self-care and independent-living skills, including bathing and personal hygiene.
Participate in developing and implementing the ISP.
Assist consumers with food shopping, preparation, serving, and cleanup; home care; laundry; personal hygiene; and menu planning and implementation.
Document consumer progress and complete other necessary documentation.
Maintain the confidentiality of consumer records.
Perform related work as required.
Shovel snow from walkways, sidewalks, and porches if applicable.