What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at GREATERCARE FACILITIES, LLC?
Job Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide/Direct Support Professional will provide support to clients with disabilities, mental illness and behavior management.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides direct care to those with mental need
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene, grooming, medical monitoring and health care related tasks
- Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and clients served
- Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications
- Encourages self-help activities
- Reports changes in client's condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors
- Document daily activities and services provided
- Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making and cleaning
- Communicate concerns of the clients to the Registered Nurse
- Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to demonstrate adequate verbal and written skills
- Ability to navigate basic computer skills
- Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings
Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license
Job Types: Full time, Part time
Available Shifts: 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm & 11pm - 7am
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations: All applicants are required to wear face mask
Salary : $15 - $17