Direct Support Professional - KH

Responsibilities: 

Programming

1.     Provide age and functionality-appropriate program activities that include assistance, training, and support for the acquisition of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment.

2.     Implement goal plans as directed and assist in developing goal plans.

3.     Direct communication of important information to supervisory staff.

4.     Correctly and accurately record an individual's activities and progress on service notes, goal plans, behavior plans, community outings sheets, and other forms as required.

5.     Provide individuals with opportunities for community integration.

6.     Assist individuals with purchasing and maintenance of funds.

Food and Housekeeping

1.     Assist the individuals in food preparation and in kitchen duties, teaching appropriate skills.

2.     Prepare meals following nutritional requirements and using proper food storage guidelines.

3.     Assist and monitor with eating and follow eating plans e.g., choking.

4.     Assist the individuals in-room care and general house cleaning, teaching appropriate skills.

5.     Complete assigned housekeeping tasks.

Medical

1.     Report medical observations and concerns to the House Manager.

2.     Document seizures, menses, incidents, etc. on appropriate forms.

3.     After becoming trained in medication administration, administer medications to the individuals as prescribed.

4.     Prepare medication for therapeutic leave:  complete the form and have the person receiving the medication to take home sign the form.

5.     Encourage individuals to follow doctor recommendations regarding healthy choices and wellness

Personal Care           

Assist individuals with personal care and supervision, as outlined in their Individual Support Plan, which may include, but is not limited to:

a.     bathing

b.     toileting

c.      grooming          

d.     dressing

e.     eating meals

Other

1.     Transport individuals to and from activities and other programs, using Jessica & Friends Community vehicles or personal vehicles if necessary.

2.     Supervise general group activities for the individuals.

3.     Handle emergencies based on organizational protocols.

4.     Communicate with the House Manager, Assistant Manager and/or Lead Staff, and other staff through the staff book.

5.     Maintain the general upkeep of the home.  Document thoroughly on the cleaning checklist.

6.     Assist with maintenance of agency vehicles.

7.     Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled and/or review / read the minutes of those meetings.

8.     Participate in at least twenty-four hours of training annually as required by the regulations.

9.     Full-time staff will be scheduled for at least four (4) weekend days a month.  Days are determined by the needs of individuals and the house schedule.

10.  All other duties to be assigned.