EVENINGS ONLY - Part-Time DSP/CAREGIVER

GASTON RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INC • Gastonia, NC

107d • $17

About The Position

The primary function of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to assure the positive teaching of the people served in a supportive and continuous manner. This teaching takes place in the home and community and is a vitally important part of the services provided. A DSP must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. It is expected that DSP model appropriate social interactions at all times. In addition, a DSP will demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, work without close supervision and demonstrate good judgment by adhering to GRS code of ethics and conduct. Salary for this position starts at $17.50/hour and is negotiable based on education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Demonstrate good judgment by adhering to GRS code of ethics and conduct.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and bend throughout the day.
• Follow GRS back safety procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Completion of all required documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Daily documentation of out of the ordinary events or episodes which might affect the person’s life.
• Maintenance of the household checking account, the household’s petty cash accounts, and individual person served accounts in accordance with established procedures.
• Accurate completion of incident reports.
• Familiarity with group home forms and demonstrated proper use of these forms.
• Completion of monthly and/or quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Follow all rules and procedures to ensure that the human and civil rights of the people served are respected and defended at all times.
• Compliance with confidentiality rules and regulations concerning transmittal of person served information and household information.
• Familiarity with the policies and procedures of Gaston Residential Services.
• Working knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Clear and prompt communication of significant events, problems, and information to supervisors.
• Participation in daily transition of information with other staff/supervisors.
• Communication of significant information during program plan meeting and medical appointments.
• Conduct all communication in a professional and courteous manner.
• Proactive completion of routines and schedules, responding to the needs of the people served.
• Provide safe, punctual transportation of the people served to work, professional appointments, and recreation and leisure activities.
• Assist the people served to participate in the scheduled house meeting.
• Encourage the person to choose their recreational and leisure time activities and provide support with participation.
• Completion of household activities and activities of daily living, assuring that people served are actively engaged in all aspects of daily living.
• Purchasing, preparation, serving, and documentation of meals according to the menu plan and individual specialized diets.
• General maintenance and cleaning of the home and vehicle(s).
• Assist the people served to maintain their personal property in good order.
• Assure that the people look their best and that appropriate and individualized hair styles, makeup, and clothing are encouraged.
• Insure that the people are dressed appropriately according to the activity planned and the weather expected for the day.
• Demonstration of professional skills and participation in professional development.
• Use of good judgment, with the needs of the person served as the primary concern.
• Working knowledge of each person’s program plan.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete goals/objectives as written in the persons plan.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate the teaching of goals/objectives in all aspects of the person’s life.
• After medication administration certification, administer and record medications.
• Participation in all required classes, whether that class is during regularly scheduled working hours or not.
• Respect for other staff on the team.
• Available to participate in any facility survey.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees