What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at AJ's Safe Place Residential Group Home?

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Full Job Description

AJ's Safe Place Residential Group Homes operate multiple Group Homes in Laveen, AZ. These homes care for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities. Our Residential Group Homes operate on 3, 8 hours shifts (7 am-3 pm, 3 pm-11 pm, 11 pm-7 am) 365 days a year. Our caregivers work with medical care teams and case workers to provide care to our members ranging from basic household tasks to accompanying the members to their doctors appointment.

Past caregiving experience is a plus but it is not required! With ambitions of expanding, we are eager to build a team of good-hearted people who enjoy caring for others.

We plan and carry out direct care of individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities. Our passion is making sure that those placed within our homes are made to feel loved, supported and encouraged in their everyday life; we want them to have a feeling of family and community. As a Caregiver / Direct Care Professional you will be working hands on with our residents in a 1 : 1 or 2 : 1 setting.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Benefits

175 Bi-Weekly Bonus : Earn a $175 bonus every two weeks by maintaining full compliance with training, attendance, performance standards, and timely submission of required documentation ends February 2025.

Basic & Key Responsibilities :

Dress Residents

Feed Residents

Assisting with Basic Household Chores

Coordinating Grocery Deliveries

Transport Residents to Appointments, Visits, and Activities

Provide emotional support & companionship

Monitor and ensure the health and safety of all individuals living in the home.

Administer medications as prescribed by a medical professional.

Prepare all necessary meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks etc.).

Implement habilitation objectives / goals as agreed upon by the ISP team.

When applicable implement behavior building plans.

Actively interact with individuals in the home throughout your shift.

Complete all required documentation before leaving shift.

Assist with preparing monthly activity calendar and weekly menus.

Ensure the home is clean and in good repair.Duties as assigned.

As a Caregiver / Direct Care Professional

You are a mandatory reporter. If you suspect any type of abuse or neglect; you will contact the appropriate authorities, DCS / APS, and your direct supervisor.

Completion of Incident Reports as directed.

Maintaining current qualifications and trainings.

Qualifications :

Ability to obtain / maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Ability to obtain / maintain a valid Drivers License

Must be at least 18 years of age

Proficient with the English language : written and verbal

Duties

Reading, writing, and carrying out directions

Charting or taking notes for others to review

Providing companionship and supportive listening

Reporting changes in the health or status of the client

Taking vitals, height, and weight

Feeding clients

Maintaining patient's health equipment

Responding to emergency situations

Administering medication

Transporting client to appointments

Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport

Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Salary : $175

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