What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Supervisor/ Lead position at Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Experience Matters. Our pay rates increase based on
your years of experience. Learn your value at Homes for Independent
Living, a MyPath Company. Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath
company, provides an array of service models in a variety of residential
settings. We support people through individualized service plans that
range from high personal care needs to those who present complex
behavioral challenges. HIL is looking for a Direct Support Supervisor
(DSS) to join our team. A DSS provides supervision for the direct care
support team members. As a Direct Support Supervisor, you will:
Supervise caregiver staff along with training, coaching and mentoring
your team. Provide supervision of personnel and client care, enhance the
overall health, safety, and welfare of the clients and programming.
Assist client with activities of daily living including physical
assistance and personal cares. Redirect challenging behaviors - Promote
independence and quality of life. Assist with the cooking, cleaning in
the home. All other duties as assigned. Maintain records of patient
care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss
observations with supervisor or case manager. Provide patients with help
moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with
dressing and grooming. Bathe patients. Care for patients by changing bed
linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their
personal care. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to
keep them mentally healthy and alert. Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve
meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed
diets. Provide patients and families with emotional support and
instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy
meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining
household supplies or running errands. Direct patients in simple
prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment,
alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation. Administer prescribed oral
medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by
home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
Accompany clients to doctors\' offices or on other trips outside the
home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship. Change
dressings. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 18
years of age Communication & Problem-Solving skills Successful
completion of a caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen
Valid Driver\'s License with 3 years of acceptable driving record,
required \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://mypath.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mypathcareers/job/Supervisor\-\--Direct-Support_JR103400
your years of experience. Learn your value at Homes for Independent
Living, a MyPath Company. Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath
company, provides an array of service models in a variety of residential
settings. We support people through individualized service plans that
range from high personal care needs to those who present complex
behavioral challenges. HIL is looking for a Direct Support Supervisor
(DSS) to join our team. A DSS provides supervision for the direct care
support team members. As a Direct Support Supervisor, you will:
Supervise caregiver staff along with training, coaching and mentoring
your team. Provide supervision of personnel and client care, enhance the
overall health, safety, and welfare of the clients and programming.
Assist client with activities of daily living including physical
assistance and personal cares. Redirect challenging behaviors - Promote
independence and quality of life. Assist with the cooking, cleaning in
the home. All other duties as assigned. Maintain records of patient
care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss
observations with supervisor or case manager. Provide patients with help
moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with
dressing and grooming. Bathe patients. Care for patients by changing bed
linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their
personal care. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to
keep them mentally healthy and alert. Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve
meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed
diets. Provide patients and families with emotional support and
instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy
meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining
household supplies or running errands. Direct patients in simple
prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment,
alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation. Administer prescribed oral
medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by
home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
Accompany clients to doctors\' offices or on other trips outside the
home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship. Change
dressings. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 18
years of age Communication & Problem-Solving skills Successful
completion of a caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen
Valid Driver\'s License with 3 years of acceptable driving record,
required \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://mypath.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mypathcareers/job/Supervisor\-\--Direct-Support_JR103400