Certified Temporary Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish a relationship with clients to ensure effective instruction, support, and service delivery.
• Assist clients in promoting independence, learning basic living skills, adapting to the community environment and establishing supportive relationships within the community.
• Assist clients in areas of personal care, home management, meal planning, shopping and health maintenance.
• Provide Positive Behavioral Support using identified strategies in the Positive Behavioral Support Plan; identify and suggest strategies as client needs change.
• Interact with family/guardians, client extended support team, case managers, peer providers, coworkers, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Provide client transportation as necessary to support client needs.
• Utilize Individualized Instruction and Support Plan to facilitate client goals, participate in annual and as needed client assessment process, and collect data to support assessment of goals and client current needs.
• Promote and practice teamwork through respectful interactions with other staff.
• Facilitate quality client care through appropriate communication with fellow DSPs,
• Program Management, Leadership, clients and guardians, according to ESL’s Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain daily progress notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with ESL policy and program standards, or other regulatory policies.
• Perform cleaning, minor repairs, and maintenance at assigned site; maintain cleanliness of agency vehicles and report any issues affecting any safe operations or maintenance of agency vehicles at assigned site. Practice safe driving and diligence utilizing agency vehicles and ensure that vehicles are ready for next use, including gas and sanitizing.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required.
• Assist all clients in being actively involved in daily activities to achieve greater independence using strength based, person-centered planning.
• Prepare, maintain and submit all required client documentation according to ESL’s policies and procedures.
• Provide quality care for all stages of client life and in settings outside of the client home as required.
• Maintain State required certifications and annual continuing education credits.
• Provide training and orientation for new staff and members of the client care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain all client appointments in Therap and communicate with the care team to ensure all staff are aware and prepared for client medical appointments.
• Facilitate client health through assisting clients to identify health concerns, schedule and participate in healthcare appointments, document physician instructions, and communicate outcomes to the care team.
• Provide medication assistance and administration and all nurse delegated tasks under supervision of nurse delegator and according to ESL’s policies, state practices and standards.
• Assist clients with pericare, toileting, bathing and other hygiene and grooming tasks in a manner that promotes respect and dignity.
• Clean and sanitize client homes, agency spaces, and vehicles in compliance with ESL’s infection control procedures.
• Promote DSHS Residential Service Guidelines values in all client care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Must have active NAR, HCA or CNA
• Must have75 hour core training certificate
• Employee must be at least (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and communicate.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license with no restrictions, proof of good driving record, and retain the ability to be insured through ESL’s insurance provider.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a DSHS background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to successfully complete all required training in the required time allotted.
• Must be able to physically transfer, assist with transfers, and/or lift clients who require physical assistance.
• Must be able to reach, stand, bend and assist clients with physical activities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times to assist clients.
• An essential function is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.