Direct Support Staff

Network Human Services•Vernon, CT

5d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Staff member is responsible for all aspects of resident care and routine maintenance of the residence. The role provides direct care according to residents’ individual plans, supports daily living and habilitation activities, implements behavioral plans, and documents resident and residence information in electronic health records. The staff member also helps with meal preparation, safeguards residents’ belongings and funds, upholds residents’ rights and confidentiality, follows agency policies, and contributes as an active team member. The position may require covering coworkers’ absences or providing additional emergency staffing, including remaining on shift when requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain and maintain medication certification.
Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
Maturity, good judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.
Be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in First Aid, CPR, PMT, Abuse/Neglect, DDS Medication Administration, and residents’ specific medical and habilitative needs.
Attend required in-services and staff meetings and review and follow agency policies and procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license and eligibility for Network, Inc.’s auto insurance.
Physical ability to assist participants when necessary, including lifting, using approved adaptive equipment, and using approved physical restraint techniques.
Be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in the THERAP electronic health record system.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Provide and document direct resident care according to individual plans, including activities of daily living, goal activities, socialization, communication, relationship-building, self-preservation, habilitation, hygiene, transportation, recreation, cooking skills, and implementation of behavioral plans.
Serve as a positive role model for residents.
Participate in routine residence maintenance.
Safeguard and properly handle residents’ belongings and funds on the premises.
Maintain appropriate electronic health records, including status assessments, task analysis charts, daily records, staff communications in T-logs, medication administration documentation, attendance, and maintenance records.
Participate in meal preparation as needed and assigned.
Participate in staff in-service programs and staff meetings.
Observe residents’ rights and applicable legislation affecting the community residence.
Follow community residence policies and procedures.
Work constructively as a team member.
Maintain resident and resident-record confidentiality.
Cover coworkers’ planned or unplanned absences and provide additional emergency staffing when requested.
Perform other duties as necessary.