DSP Overnight Awake -CITZ Non Driver

Citizens Options Unlimited • Plainview, NY

2d

About The Position

Citizens offers a variety of residential supports based upon the level of support and supervision required by each person to include Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA’s) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) status
• The ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Qualified driver status not required for overnight Direct Support Professionals that work 11pm – 7am as 911 will be called for all overnight medical emergencies as most overnight staff must remain on grounds to meet minimum staffing requirements. Therefore, as a non-qualified driver, you cannot use an agency vehicle or transport the people we support.

Responsibilities

• Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.
• Provide ongoing support to people during the overnight and morning hours (i.e., self-care routines to include toileting, feeding, showering, dressing and diapering), health, safety, alternate positioning and overall well being and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support to people to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed (i.e., laundry, etc.)
• Follows all treatment plans and utilizes all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each person to promote independence and ensure their health, safety and well-being
• Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety and well-being of the person that reside there (i.e., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, falls, etc.)
• Supports people in the morning with preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills
• Assists people with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
• Accompanies or transports the people supported using safe driving practices to their day programs, or job locations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED