Direct Support Professional - Residential Caregiving (Elm - 708 S. Elm)

TECH • Hutchinson, KS

16d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide the people we serve a life that allows for personal dignity, respect, choice and opportunity. If you thrive on building relationships and have a strong commitment to supporting others, this is the job for you! Under the supervision of a Team Leader and/or Manager this position provides personal care, training, supervision, and assessment to the individuals we serve as prescribed in Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSP) and agency policies. This position is non-exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities. Specific duties are: Provides care and reports progress on a daily basis and as required by the PCSP Attend to the personal needs of each client in a timely and efficient manner. Such duties include: feeding, restroom needs, dressing, medication administration, and first aid needs. Assist clients with meal planning, food purchases, and meal preparation Assist clients in maintaining a healthy living environment by following processes in place for any facility or vehicle maintenance and addressing safety concerns Assists with and/or monitors all housekeeping tasks in client residences Transportation of clients via motor vehicle or assists with arranging public transportation. Assist clients to develop their social and communication skills while encouraging community integration. Constructively communicate inter-departmentally to ensure service delivery to clients. Participates as an active and contributing member of client's Person-Centered Support Plan team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or Bronze Level, WORKready Certification
• Valid and Current Driver's License
• Ability to partner with various levels of staff and persons served.
• Have a moderate level of written and oral communication skills.
• Satisfactory background screenings and drug screenings required

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the IDD field.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and reports progress on a daily basis and as required by the PCSP
• Attend to the personal needs of each client in a timely and efficient manner. Such duties include: feeding, restroom needs, dressing, medication administration, and first aid needs.
• Assist clients with meal planning, food purchases, and meal preparation
• Assist clients in maintaining a healthy living environment by following processes in place for any facility or vehicle maintenance and addressing safety concerns
• Assists with and/or monitors all housekeeping tasks in client residences
• Transportation of clients via motor vehicle or assists with arranging public transportation.
• Assist clients to develop their social and communication skills while encouraging community integration.
• Constructively communicate inter-departmentally to ensure service delivery to clients.
• Participates as an active and contributing member of client's Person-Centered Support Plan team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED