What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Sunrise Community of Tennessee?
Direct Support Professional/Home Health Aide/Caregiver
Knoxville, Tennessee ECF (Employment and Community First) CHOICES program
Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.
Purpose
To provide support, assistance, and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.
Essential Functions
- Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights
- Provides support, assistance, and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans
- Ensures that each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Ensures that the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times
- Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice
- Follows positioning schedules, uses the proper equipment and assistive devices per plan
- Provides the necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture, and equipment
- Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized
Performs all other duties as assigned
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
