What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at PARKVIEW SERVICES?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care and support for clients with developmental disabilities residing in a home in Capitol Hill. Full or part-time hours are available.
Responsibilities and duties include :
- providing mobility support,
- monitor and support the care of up to four clients, ensuring their needs are met in accordance with Department of Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) guidelines.
- administer medications and oversee health-related concerns, keeping accurate record
- promoting positive : mental, physical, and nutritional health
- observing, monitoring and recording clients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, and weight
- foster and maintain positive communication with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure individualized care plans are effectively implemented - provide regular updates and reports on client progress and any changes in behavior or health
- personal care, including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety
- performing household chores and ordering supplies
- oversee client shopping and spending, ensuring purchases are within budget and aligned with individual preferences - coordinate vehicle use and organize recreational activities, doctor appointments, and other daily outings
Please apply if you enjoy learning and working in a collaborative, symbiotic team environment, that provides and expects a high-quality level of care.
Requirements : Training :
Direct Support Professional will complete 75 hours of training which will include : Orientation & Safety, Core Basic Fundamentals of Caregiving, Nurse Delegation, First Aid & CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Handlers, Parkview Policies & Procedures training, and receive a Home Care Aide Certification. Direct Support Staff with then be required to complete 12 hours of continuing education annually. DSHS regulations require all counselors to complete a tuberculosis test and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. New employees must also pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
Requirements : Training :
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. We look forward to considering you for this rewarding role in making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
This job description is intended to provide a clear overview of the Lead Staff position. Responsibilities may evolve according to client needs and organizational requirements.
Benefits for full-time employees :
Parkview Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes diversity is about recognizing, respecting, and valuing differences based on ethnicity, gender, color, age, race, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation. It also includes an infinite range of individual unique characteristics and experiences, such as communication style, career path, life experience, educational background, geographic location, income level, marital status, military experience, parental status, and other variables that influence personal perspectives.
