What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP/CNA - Drummond Emergency Assessment Center for Children position at GLENWOOD INC?
Job Details
Description
Do you have a passion for caring for people and making a difference in someone’s life? Do you have a heart to serve others? Are you frustrated by consistently high CNA to patient ratios? If so, then we have the career for you. Glenwood is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to work in our Residential Services programs making a positive impact in the lives of children and adults with a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI). Our DSP/CNAs are the heartbeat of our organization. They provide service to our individuals in a caring, compassionate, and professional manner, with a positive attitude. Our DSP/CNAs work various shifts from 8 to 12 hours (day and overnight), and weekends.
The dually diagnosed programs within Glenwood are comprehensive and tailored for individuals confronting the unique challenges of a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI). The Drummond Center Program is a highly structured 8-bed residential and assessment center for children. The Meyer House is an 8-bed residential home for adults. Both homes may have individuals with IDD only or dually diagnosed with IDD/MI.
Primary Job Functions:
- Provide direct care for the individuals served, following residents' Individual Plan of Care (IPC), policies and procedures, emphasizing non-averse, positive programming and interactions.
- Provide support services for residents, staff, and facilities.
- Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
- Transport/accompany residents to/from school, dining facility, planned activities, and scheduled appointments.
- Safely operate and maintain facility vehicle(s) as qualified and required.
- Documentation of care, services, and daily activities in a timely manner
- Responsible for cultivating and sustaining a healthy environment in the home(s), as well as maintenance of the home, and property.
- Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting.
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
- Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
- Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements.
- Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements.
Qualifications
Education/licensing/certifications:
- High school degree/GED equivalent required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
- Must be cleared through the Dept. of Human Resources Child/Adult Abuse & Neglect Registry as well as the ABI/FBI and pass all required pre-employment and background screening.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be certified or certifiable in CPR, 1st Aid, Managing Crisis Safety (MCS), and MAC
- 18 years of age or older.
Benefits of Working at Glenwood:
- $1,000 BONUS for achieving RBT Certification through completing 40 hours of RBT training (on your own time) and passing the RBT Exam
- Work directly with children and adults with Autism and other behavioral disorders
- Provide care at a low staff/patient ratio: no more than 1:3!
- Provide support services for residents, staff, and facility
- Competitive pay
- A 6-step career path with a pay increase
- Cost of Living Adjustment
- Tuition assistance
- Health, dental, 403(b)
