What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (caregiver/aide) - residential and day program position at Epic Long Island?
We're hiring caring people to be DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) in our homes and Day Hab. EPIC Long Island is a premier support organization serving individuals with physical, intellectual and/or emotional challenges. We have 18 homes across Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk) and 1 Day Program in East Meadow.
Full time and part time positions available, assisting adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in our group homes. We have some individuals who need personal care (bathing/feeding/toileting). Make a difference in someone’s life. Don't just have a job, love what you do!
Experience? GREAT! Salary is $20.00-$21.00 in our homes with behavioral challenges.
No experience? No problem! Salary is $18.00-$19.00, and we will pay you while we train you!
Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager and the Manager, the Direct Support Professional will provide direct care to the individuals we serve in such a manner that will their promote independence and individuality.
Essential Functions:
- Know, understand and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics.
- Recognize, prevent, and report Abuse.
- Support the individuals’ unique capacities, personalities and potential.
- Advocate with, and help individuals to self-advocate.
- Support the individuals’ emotional, physical and personal well-being.
- Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual.
- Assist the individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals.
- Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior.
- Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers and families in implementing positive behavioral supports strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans.
- Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional and positive environment.
- Provide structure and support for the individuals.
- Demonstrate respect for all people.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach skills to the individuals.
- Assist individuals to perform activities of daily living as independently as possible.
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene and ensure they the individuals are clean, well groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times.
- Attain and maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification (full-time and part-time positions only); and administer medication when required.
- Implement goal methodologies, collect accurate data and accurately complete paperwork.
- Communicate effectively with individuals served, team members, families, visitors and others.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of recreational activities.
- Implement daily operation of the assigned residence.
- Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including but not limited to data, daily logs, and incident reports,
- Attain and maintain certification in all mandatory trainings.
- Perform SCIP-R, CPR and First Aid as required; intervene and assist with behavioral issues.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and attends to medical, physical, psychological and health needs of the individuals as required.
- Ensure the safety of the individuals in everyday situations as well as environmental emergencies.
- Drive Agency vehicles to transport individuals, e.g. community outings, medical appointments, etc.
- Prepare and cook meals according to the individual nutritional plan. Shop for food items as needed and ensure leftover food is stored properly. Perform basic kitchen maintenance tasks such as but not limited to emptying the trash and washing dishes.
- Attend and actively participate in training programs and staff meeting.
- Adhere to and promote the mission, culture and practices of the Agency.
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma / GED, College preferred
Certification/License:
Valid and clean (to be validated in LENS) New York State Driver’s License
- AMAP, CPR, SCIP-R and First Aid certification preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS driver's license (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $21