Hospital Tripper/Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a Hospital Tripper/Direct Support Professional to join their team in Coraopolis, PA. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong desire to make a positive impact on others' lives, encouraging, mentoring, and coaching them to achieve their goals. The position involves accompanying individuals on various outings, such as trips to the park and sensory gardens, while focusing on developing their social and communication skills. A key aspect of the role is fostering independence by teaching daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and laundry, thereby enhancing the individuals' self-reliance and quality of life.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- A current and valid driver's license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Communicates transportation needs to the Supervisor in a timely manner to ensure individuals receive the most efficient response and can return to their normal routines.
- Ensures safe transportation by securing wheelchairs and residents in vehicles and supervising during transport.
- Familiarizes self with doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospital environments.
- Gathers relevant information about the individual prior to scheduled trips to provide accurate details to professional staff.
- Arrives on time for all appointments and shares any pertinent resident information with medical personnel.
- Develops and maintains professional rapport with staff at doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals.
- Monitors residents’ needs for off-campus appointments (e.g., clothing changes, personal items, lunches, etc.).
- Obtains signed consultation sheets as required.
- Verbally reports any concerns about medical or professional treatment to the Health Services Supervisor or appropriate supervisory staff.
- Signs residents in and out for hospital trips or appointments and documents accordingly on the behavior log in their living area.
- Performs duties of a Habilitation Worker when not scheduled for off-campus trips.
- Escorts residents using Merakey Allegheny Valley School vehicles or emergency vehicles to doctors’ offices, health centers, or emergency rooms.
- Performs any related work as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
