On Call- Direct Support Professional (Flexible Schedules)
About The Position
United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina (UCP of South Carolina) is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve a Life Without Limits. Our vision is to foster a community where everyone, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. We offer supports designed to help individuals reach their full potential and lead independent, productive, and rewarding lives. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will empower the people we serve to achieve their goals by assisting them in various daily activities. Our employees are passionate about their work, and we invite you to join our team if you share this dedication. The Direct Support Professional role involves training and caring for residents with multiple disabilities, encompassing all aspects of daily life.
Requirements
- Must be able to push, pull and lift a minimum of 50lb with or without reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Engages residents in activities of choice, which reinforces ISP goals.
- Provides transportation and supervision for residents as dictated by individual program.
- Ensures that all information regarding daily activities, problems and needs of residents are recorded properly in daily log.
- Ensures each resident’s personal hygiene and grooming needs are met.
- Uses appropriate body mechanics to lift, move, and position and provides prescribed exercises and physical care to residents.
- Inspects home at beginning of shift to ensure that home meets all safety requirements, checking for clutter and dangerous objects.
- Corrects deficiencies or submit written report to supervisor outlining deficiencies by end of shift.
- Conducts evacuation drills, both fire and severe weather, as directed by supervisor.
- Follows program plan for meeting all potential emergencies and disasters, such as medical, fire, severe weather and missing persons.
- Cleans and sanitizes all appliances, utensils and work surfaces in accordance with the Personal Care Home Rules and Regulations guidelines.
- Cooks and prepares meals.
- Reports any problem with equipment used by residents to supervisor.
- Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, kitchen, and telephones daily in accordance with Personal Care Home guidelines.
- Ensures compliance in the area of responsibility during assigned hours with local, state, and federal rules and regulations applying to Personal Care Home and UCP Residential Services.
- Complies with policies and procedures to ensure that confidentiality requirements are upheld.
- Supports and protects the fundamental human, civil, constitutional, and statutory rights of clients and families as defined by agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
