What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP/Caregiver position at PCH?
Growing Home Care Agency in need o FEMALE Direct Support Staff for immediate start, this position is with individual with intellectual disabilities. The client need assistance with ADL's housekeeping services, laundry, grooming, supervision in the community .
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN WORKING.
Shifts available:
Mon-Fri 6am-8am and 3:30pm-8:30pm
Sat-Sun 12Noon-8pm
The right caregiver will need to have the following requirements:
**MUST BE RELIABLE AND TRUST WORTHY**
*MUST BE MATURE AND HONEST
*Have clean background
*Have current CPR and First AID
*7 year MVR
*Own reliable transportation
*TB test, physically cleared to work
*Must be professional and caring
*Must have experience working with developmentally disabled clients
The duties include:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities I/DD) to lead lives that are fulfilling and meaningful. The DSP continuously promotes the health, safety and well-being of individuals. And serves as individuals’ primary advocate in communicating their desires, needs and personal goals.
Duties And Responsibilities
*Attend to the needs of each individual, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, meal preparation/feeding and communicating any and all other needs they may have.
*Document daily progress notes and goals.
*Support the needs and goals of each individual by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers.
*Follow all physician/nursing staff orders, including supervision of self-administration of medication, unless Proxy trained.
*Schedule annual medical and dental appointments as needed per nursing staff or Individual Service Plan (ISP).
*Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, storm, or other disasters (natural or manmade).
*Participate in the development of ISP goals.
*Provide training to individuals as outlined in the ISP to meet their goals.
*Maintain daily notes in accordance with DBHDD standards and any other daily data collection as outlined in the Agency’s program design.
*Maintain records of medical/dental visits, current weight, medication (dosage, frequency and times of administration, reasons for medications, side effects, illnesses, injuries, special incidents, personal funds and personal possessions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14
