What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional / Fri & Sat / 3pm position at Second Family Inc?
JOB DUTIES
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSP is responsible for providing compassionate care, support, and assistance to individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and dedicated to improving the quality of life for those they support.
- Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under supervision of the RN,
- Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication using specified procedures,
- Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered,
- May receive supply of ordered medications an apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to patients,
- May record and restock midication inventories,
- Assist nursed in providing patient care through personal care, which will include personal hygiene assistance, assistance in preparing meals and feeding, and assistance in bathroom, and
- All other assigned duties.
- Assist clients in providing personal care and activities of daily living, which will include personal hygiene assistance, assistance in preparing meals and feeding, and assistance in bathroom.
- Recognize and report promptly any deviations from client's normal assessment findings, behavior and physical status. For example, bruises, scars, scratches
- Provide client care using appropriate infection control and safety precautions
Use safety devices appropriately (side rails, bed alarms, soft wrist restraints, waist restraints, gait belts and bed or wheelchair restraints per doctors' orders)
Position client in correct body alignment with use of appropriate devices
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Second Family, Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values as well as follow all legal requirements in implementing duties according to policies and procedures. The employee shall support Second Family, Inc.'s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
LICENSES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Weekend Double Shift (16 hours per shift)