What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support position at LIFE, Inc. - New Bern?
Position Title: Direct Support Professional
Shifts: PART TIME ALL SHIFTS (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) Every Other Weekend PLUS 1 Week Day
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
- Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
- Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
- Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
- Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
- Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
- Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment
- Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
- Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
- Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
- Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- NC Driver's License
- 21 years of age or older
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
