Direct Support Professional South Gate

Direct Support Professional

Full Time • South Gate
  • Develops and maintains quality services and engaging activities that meet the individual’s needs.
  • Assists and supervises consumers with activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, bathing and toileting (including diaper changes).
  • Observes and reports to supervisor/administrator any unusual changes in client behavior that may require medical or psychological intervention.
  • Observes, identifies and reports to supervisor/administrator any early signs of illness that may require medical intervention
  • Assists with dispensing and documentation of medications as needed.
  • Ability to lift, push, carry up to 75 pounds or more. Transferring/lifting of the client to and from chair, bed, vehicle, toilet, bathing, etc... without limitations.
  • Perform program related housework when such activities are related to the supported living of the person and cannot be performed by him or herself alone due to a health, disability or age limitation.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment which includes ensuring the room is cleaned and sanitized daily.
  • Ensure that the client receives professional, quality services in a safe and meaningful manner.
  • Enforce policies and provide feedback to ensure the highest quality and delivery of services.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and those among state and federal regulations.
  • Identify needs and strengths of each client and develop a plan to address challenging behaviors.
  • Will be thoroughly familiar with the Individual Program Plan of each client under their care.
  • Will maintain current progress notes and will finish all documentation daily.
  • Will perform basic medical treatment (first aid) as needed.
  • Will have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients and staff in a warm, caring and non-expletive way.
  • Remain in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Act in a professional manner with staff, peers, and superiors at all times.
  • Perform Emergency Drills.
Compensation: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour




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