What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Frederick Family Health Services, LLC?
Description:
To work with licensed agency providing services to clients utilizing a person-centered approach. Duties include:
- Provide assistance and training to the recipient in activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and
- Preparation of meals.
- When specified in the support plan, this service can also includes household chores to make the home safer, such as washing floors, windows, cleaning bathroom and living areas.
- Provide companion services, which includes: non-medical care, supervision, and socialization activities; access to community-based activities such as local parks, libraries, mall, church. Other activities designed to keep client entertained and active
Basic Requirements:
- Must be age 18 years or older,
- have a high school diploma or GED, and have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability
- Must have reliable transportation
- Pass level two background screening
- Pass local police background screening
- Complete agency training as mandated
- Current valid automotive insurance
- Possible schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- Be flexible
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
- Work references and verification required
APD certifications required
- Zero Tolerance
- Direct Care Core Competencies
- APD - HIPAA Basics
- Requirements for all Waiver Providers
* Company may have other positions in the same domain available
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with persons with disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Zero Tolerance (Required)
- Direct Care core Competencies (Required)
- Requirements for All Waiver Providers (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16