Floating Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation
About The Position
As a full time Direct Support Professional – Day Habilitation at The Arc Wayne in Newark, NY you will be an integral part in supporting people to develop life skills while supporting their confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness and both physical and emotional well-being. Support individuals to plan and complete meaningful activities of their choosing that may include, but are not limited to recreational, learning and physical fitness activities, development of individual interests and the pursuit of personal goals Assists individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles. Provides assistance in making healthy dietary choices and following pre-established orders by medical professionals. May provide assistance with eating May provide direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to: shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, using the bathroom and dressing. Accurately documents service provision in a timely manner according to Arc Wayne policy and procedures and OPWDD and Medicaid standards Administers and charts medications accurately and in accordance with medication administration guidelines and individual care plan. Performs related medication recordkeeping, acquisition, storage and medication counts. It is rewarding to see your work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their goals!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards
- Must complete and maintain certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy including use of email, internet and web based programs
Nice To Haves
- You have a passion to help others and a caring heart.
- You like to make a difference every day and are looking for a rewarding career.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals to plan and complete meaningful activities of their choosing that may include, but are not limited to recreational, learning and physical fitness activities, development of individual interests and the pursuit of personal goals
- Assists individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles.
- Provides assistance in making healthy dietary choices and following pre-established orders by medical professionals.
- May provide assistance with eating
- May provide direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to: shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, using the bathroom and dressing.
- Accurately documents service provision in a timely manner according to Arc Wayne policy and procedures and OPWDD and Medicaid standards
- Administers and charts medications accurately and in accordance with medication administration guidelines and individual care plan.
- Performs related medication recordkeeping, acquisition, storage and medication counts.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid holidays
- Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Agency Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
