What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Ryans Place LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Signing bonus
Benefits / Perks
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Careers Advancement
Free mandatory training, including CPR / 1st Aid
Ryan's Place, a leader in Innovations waiver, 1915i and TBI services, is hiring expectational staff to preform extraordinary work. We are offering a $ 1,000 bonus to any DSP that starts and stays with Ryan's Place for 6 months. (ask Human Recourse Director about details.)
Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of ages 3 and older that may have disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the clients living environment and standards. This also includes providing a meaningful day, and enhancing our members developmental and social skills. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable. We offer positive and warm work environment with the opportunity to grow; we love to foster our staffs skills and talents!
Responsibilities
Provides assistance and support to individuals including, but not limited to all daily living skills, personal care, and access to the community for integration and meaningful activities / lifelong learning.
Interacts frequently and positively with individuals and support staff, including role modeling, appropriate personal conduct, manners, dress code and appearance, and active communication skills. Promotes the right of individuals to achieve an enhanced quality of life.
Assists in training and monitoring of individuals in a variety of service areas per each clients Individual Support Plan / Person Centered Plan.
Provides direct support services / add-on services, documents the effects of services as goals are performed, and provides entries into client records for goal progress within 24 hours of services rendered, as per each clients Individual Support Plan / Person Centered Plan. Ensures that all services are delivered in a manner consistent with RYANS PLACE, LLC. s mission, values, and philosophy and with the service parameters of Medicaid funded services.
Encourages independence of the individual by following habilitation plans (Short Term Goals) and all related documentation and procedures (this includes medical treatments, Medication Administration procedures, behavioral and medical observations / interventions, and any additional clinical documentation to be kept daily according to Client Specific Competencies). Ensures that individuals fully participate possible in all daily living routines.
Is trained and performs all duties including, but not limited to : partial to full physical assistance for lifting, positioning, transferring, personal care, etc. Independent Contractors are required to provide written statements regarding any physical restrictions for work confirmed by a physician / physicians assistant. (for Direct Support Professionals)
Operates motor vehicles as necessary to transport clients with valid documentation of a Drivers License, Auto Insurance Declaration Page, and a clean / current driving record.
Attends all assigned meetings, trainings, and clinical supervisions to acquire necessary skills. Participates in 10 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually according to Policy 8P.
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
First aid and CPR-certified
Must have a GED or High School Diploma
Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid Drivers license from state of residence with a safe driving record
Must provide Auto Insurance Declaration Page as proof of valid automobile insurance (minimum liability insurance required)
Criminal background check presents no health and safety risk to the individual
Must not be listed on the National Health Care Registry
Cannot be Sanctioned or suspected of Sanction
Minimum of 2 acceptable professional and personal references
Satisfactory Physicians Statement and TB Questionnaire submitted to Human Resources prior to hire (valid within the last calendar year)
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