What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Afternoon Shift position at Irvine Head Injury Home Inc?
The Direct Care Worker/Medication Technician is responsible for the daily supervision and care of the client as determined by each client’s individual treatment plan. The ideal candidate will be able to assist clients who need partial to total care as well as the ability to complete daily medication passes, housekeeping tasks, and preparation of meals while providing direct care to patients.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year experience with the TBI population or rehabilitation.
- Current valid driver's license with no more than (3) points or a valid state ID.
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Negative TB test result needed prior to hire
- Must be able to work Afternoon 8-12 hour shifts including holidays and weekends- Afternoon shift between 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
What You Will Do:
Provide direct care to adult clients based on established care plan. Assist clients with activities of daily living skills including bathing, dressing, grooming. Supervise, and/or assist clients in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual rehabilitation objectives.
Administer and document medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or health care professionals. Chart each client’s daily documentation log including goals, completed tasks, and behavior before the end of your shift. Must be able to appropriately communicate and hand-off clients to the next shift team.
Moderate housekeeping/cleaning duties are assigned daily. Must follow Healthcare Facility guidelines regarding cleaning, disinfecting, and infection control protocols to ensure facility, client, and visitor areas remain in clean order at all times.
Prepare and/or serve meals according to a set menu and adherence to prescribed diets. Knowledge and ability to appropriately store leftovers and re-serve as appropriate is required. Initiate chores with clients and actively encourage the client when they lack initiation/motivation. Reinforce assignments and chores with client with gentle encouragement if needed. Have the ability to complete the client’s chores if client is unable to do so.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Starts at $16.00/hr
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8-12 hour shifts
- Afternoon Shift varies 2:00p-11:00p
- Rotating weekends and alternate holidays are required
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southfield, MI 48033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must have valid TB test prior to hire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16