Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household and program site skills, travel, social support, and personal hygiene assistance for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk. Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations. Provides assistance and oversight whole working on goals and accurately completes documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR). Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site. Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records (Residential Department only.) Other duties may include, but are not limited to, site maintenance, shopping, and oversight of the facility. May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk. Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family. Received and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions. Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling lifestyle. Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Must receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses.
- Must receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely.
- Must receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings.
- Must maintain confidential information.
- Must receive and remain up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.
- Must be able to assist in lifting and/or transferring individuals.
Responsibilities
- Teach and assist in self-care maintenance, including cooking, household and program site skills, travel, social support, and personal hygiene assistance.
- Safely drive individuals to and from activities, appointments, or other transportation destinations.
- Provide assistance and oversight while working on goals.
- Accurately complete documentation and billing for personal goals via electronic health records (EHR).
- Plan and participate in recreational activities.
- Administer medication safely and maintain medical records (Residential Department only).
- Perform site maintenance, shopping, and facility oversight.
- Assist in lifting and/or transferring individuals.
- Maintain confidential information regarding individuals and their families.
- Adhere to safety and universal precaution training.
- Encourage an independent and fulfilling lifestyle.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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