Direct Support Prof. Shift Hours: 3 pm - 7 pm Mon - Fri

United Cerebral Palsy of GA• Sumter, SC, US, SC

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals at United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in working toward their goals and living a Life Without Limits. The position involves training and caring for residents with multiple disabilities across all areas of daily life, while supporting independence, participation, and quality of life. The listed shift is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting describes full-time, part-time, and on-call job types.

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 Support Plan (ISP) goals.
Provide transportation and supervision for residents as required by each individual program.
Record residents’ daily activities, problems, and needs accurately in the daily log.
Meet residents’ personal hygiene and grooming needs.
Use appropriate body mechanics to lift, move, and position residents; provide prescribed exercises and physical care.
Inspect the home at the beginning of each shift for safety issues, 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 responding to emergencies and disasters, including medical emergencies, fire, severe weather, and missing persons.
Clean and sanitize appliances, utensils, work surfaces, bathrooms, the kitchen, and telephones according to 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 requirements applicable to Personal Care Homes and UCP Residential Services.
Follow policies and procedures to protect confidentiality.
Support and protect clients’ and families’ fundamental human, civil, constitutional, and statutory rights.