What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Caregiver position at The Arc of Harrison County?
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide support to Arc participants, to enable them to live and participate in their community to the best of their ability and increase their skills for greater independence.
- WORK PERFORMED:
- Financial:
- Assist participant with the handling of their finances, on hand.
- Completion of the cash management sheet.
Documentation:Customer Relations:Program:Training:* Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.* Ability to work 24/7, as needed
- Completion of task analysis, as the participant completes the goal objectives. Documentation to be accurate.
- Completion of case notes, timesheets, expense sheet, direct service log, participant specific data collection, by the end of shift.
- Completion of any other document as required by the Administrator of Community Support Program/Behavior Support Professional.
- Participant and Employee incident reports completed accurately, at the time of the incident and turned into the Administrator of Community Support Program within 12 hours.
- Maintain relationships with:
- Families
- Intra-agency departments
- Outside agencies
- Community Members
- Team members
- Effective communication and consistency are needed to aid the participant, team, and agency in meeting program goals.
- Implementation of the Individual Habilitation Plan, which may include training in the following areas: personal hygiene, daily living skills, maintaining a clean environment, shopping skills, cooking skills, social skills, attending medical appointments, as scheduled, volunteering, fundraisers, etc.
- Follow the daily activity schedule as written.
- Provide services as written in the Individual Program Plan.
- Participate in Individual Program Planning.
- Attend and pass all trainings required by the agency as per state and federal regulations.
- CONDITIONS OF WORK (physical effort, deadlines, travel, pressure)
* Ability to meet deadlines (see above)
* Ability to deal with stressful situations
* Ability to deal with crisis situations
* Ability to work in a variety of different environments
* Other responsibilities as determined by supervisor and/or team
- WORK PERFORMED:
- Financial:
- Assist participant with the handling of their finances, on hand.
- Completion of the cash management sheet.
Documentation:Customer Relations:Effective communication and consistency are needed to aid the participant, team, and agency in meeting program goals.Program:
- Completion of task analysis, as the participant completes the goal objectives. Documentation to be accurate.
- Completion of case notes, timesheets, expense sheet, direct service log, participant specific data collection, by the end of shift.
- Completion of any other document as required by the Administrator of Community Support Program/Behavior Support Professional.
- Participant and Employee incident reports completed accurately, at the time of the incident and turned into the Administrator of Community Support Program within 12 hours.
- Maintain relationships with:
- Families
- Intra-agency departments
- Outside agencies
- Community Members
- Team members
- Implementation of the Individual Habilitation Plan, which may include training in the following areas: personal hygiene, daily living skills, maintaining a clean environment, shopping skills, cooking skills, social skills, attending medical appointments, as scheduled, volunteering, fundraisers, etc.
- Follow the daily activity schedule as written.
- Provide services as written in the Individual Program Plan.
- Participate in Individual Program Planning.
- Training:
- Attend and pass all trainings required by the agency as per state and federal regulations.
CONDITIONS OF WORK (physical effort, deadlines, travel, pressure)* Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
* Ability to work 24/7, as needed
* Ability to meet deadlines (see above)
* Ability to deal with stressful situations
* Ability to deal with crisis situations
* Ability to work in a variety of different environments
* Other responsibilities as determined by supervisor
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional Caregiver, you will provide essential support and care to individuals in various settings, including group homes and assisted living facilities. Your core skills in caregiving will be complemented by premium skills such as patient observation, cooking, and cleaning, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. You will assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and promote their overall well-being. This role requires compassion, patience, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those you serve, making you a vital part of our dedicated team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $10.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10
