Personal Supports - Sat & Sun (11am - 6:30pm)

Description

Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist an individual in developing their independent living skills and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Location: Germantown, MD

Key Responsibilities:

Personal Care Assistance: 

• Support with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with daily living activities, ensuring a focus on promoting independence.

Mobility Support:

• Aid with mobility, particularly on stairs and uneven surfaces, ensuring the individual’s safety.
• Encourage safe practices while navigating the community.

Skill Development: 

• Work with individual to develop their laundry skills, including sorting, washing, drying, and folding clothes.
• Assist in cooking simple meals, focusing on safe food preparation practices and accommodating dietary restrictions (dairy and shellfish allergies).
• Support individuals in practicing hygiene routines with minimal assistance.

Medication Management: 

• Help individual manage and take their medication, particularly during times of anxiety.
• Monitor and report any changes in emotional or physical well-being.

Community Engagement:

• Accompany on community outings for shopping, activities, and dining, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Encourage social interactions and participation in community events.

Communication: 

• Communicate effectively using verbal communication and assistive technology to understand the individual’s needs and preferences.
• Maintain open communication with family members regarding the individual’s progress and any concerns.

Qualifications

Candidate Qualities:

• Previous experience as a personal support worker or in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of mobility assistance techniques and safety protocols.
• Understanding dietary restrictions and food safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing anxiety and other emotional challenges.
• Strong communication skills and patience in working with individuals with diverse needs.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is a plus.
• Ability to motivate and encourage independence.

Required Qualifications:

• Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• Possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of individuals supported.
• Comfortable in an environment where individuals supported may not be able to perform essential life duties.
• Ability to work professionally and discretely with confidential information.
• High level of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a verbal and written manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Ability to use computer applications to fulfill job duties, including the use of individual documentation system, Microsoft Word, assigned payroll systems, LTSS (as assigned) and vehicle inspection reporting system

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing, leaning, walking, bending, and lifting periods.
• Prolonged periods are sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate durable medical equipment.
• Ability to push a wheelchair and occupant with combined weight up to 200 pounds, on occasion.
• Ability to detect unsafe situations by sight or sound and react quickly to intervene.
• Must maintain reliable transportation to ensure the ability to travel to various sites and meetings in the community.

Salary : $18