Direct Support Professional Archer 5 pm - 9 pm, Mon - Fri

United Cerebral Palsy of GA•Columbia, SC

About The Position

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina (UCPSC) seeks a Direct Support Professional to train and care for residents with multiple disabilities across all areas of daily life. The role supports residents in pursuing their goals and living as independently and productively as possible. The listed schedule is 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting identifies the job types as full-time, part-time, and on-call.

Requirements

Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Engage residents in activities of their choice that reinforce Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals.
Provide transportation and supervision for residents as dictated by each individual program.
Record residents’ daily activities, problems, and needs accurately in the daily log.
Meet each resident’s personal hygiene and grooming needs.
Use appropriate body mechanics to lift, move, and position residents, and provide prescribed exercises and physical care.
Inspect the home at the beginning of each shift for safety, including clutter and dangerous objects; correct deficiencies or submit a written report to the supervisor by the end of the shift.
Conduct fire and severe-weather evacuation drills as directed by the supervisor.
Follow program plans for potential emergencies and disasters, including medical emergencies, fire, severe weather, and missing persons.
Clean and sanitize appliances, utensils, work surfaces, bathrooms, the kitchen, and telephones in accordance with applicable Personal Care Home guidelines.
Cook and prepare meals.
Report problems with equipment used by residents to the supervisor.
Ensure compliance during assigned hours with local, state, and federal rules and regulations applicable to Personal Care Homes and UCP Residential Services.
Follow policies and procedures to uphold confidentiality requirements.
Support and protect the fundamental human, civil, constitutional, and statutory rights of clients and families as defined by the agency.