PCA Aides - Home Care DSP

Active Day • Ashtabula, OH

2d

About The Position

Home Care Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide, restore, maintain, and promote clients’ health through home support, medical monitoring, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living. DSPs are expected to maintain a positive demeanor, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, keep clients safe, and work to enhance the health and happiness of the people served and those who care for them.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• For positions involving client driving, a valid driver's license, safe and reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including overnight, if accepting an assignment for a 24/7 client.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds, and stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction and supervision of direct support staff and manage their performance, including development, training, and constructive feedback.
• Prepare staff schedules and review and maintain thorough, accurate documentation, including HPC service documentation, behavior documentation, communication logs, incident reports, medication documentation, and mileage records.
• Support and contribute to an environment of trust, sharing, growth, and mutual support.
• Maintain open communication and cooperative work efforts with supervisors and other staff to ensure quality and continuity of support.
• Provide opportunities throughout the day for clients to work toward their individual goals.
• Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and basic hygiene.
• Follow each resident’s person-centered plans and behavior plans.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment, free from harm, while respecting individual rights.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and teammates.
• Prepare meals as needed according to dietary requirements, food specifications, and documentation.
• Transport clients to and from scheduled activities or appointments, attend appointments, advocate on their behalf, and obtain required documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED