Direct Support Professional - Certified Nursing Assistant for Day Services

Direct Support Professional - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Day Services

Job Summary:  Works directly with individuals, in groups between one and six, to provide supports needed for individuals to participate in activities and progress on individual goals while addressing any additional medical needs outlined in their IP. Services are varied and may occur in a variety of settings. The DSP works as a member of a team and reports to a Program Supervisor and also receives support from the Day Service Registered Nurse.

Join a team that empowers individuals to live their best lives! Apply today. Impact Support Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engage individuals to encourage participation in meaningful activities
• Submit detailed daily documentation for individuals supported within 24 hours of service
• Implement individual plans and goals, encouraging individuals to do as much independently as they are able
• Provide oversight and assistance to individuals during transportation, meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care
• Specific CNA tasks may be assigned when working with an individual requiring medical exception care
• Maintain positive and effective communication/ rapport with individuals, coworkers, and stakeholders.
• Support individuals safely in the community and while participating in activities at Impact Support Services
• Represent Impact Support Services positively in the community- remaining engaged, positive, and appropriate
• Report to work daily on time and maintain a positive attendance record
• Keep management apprised of information relevant to individuals or the program, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Required skills AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to complete detailed, thorough documentation in a timely manner
• Knowledge and demonstration of best practices and person centeredness
• Ability to creatively problem solve and modify activities to meet the need of the individual being supported

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• GED or High School Diploma required
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred

REQUIRED LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification issued by the state of Missouri
• Class E Missouri Driver’s License and proof of valid vehicle insurance
• Successful completion of criminal history background check
• Complete and maintain all certifications required by the agency or management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to have the ability to reach, and to have dexterity of their fingers/hands. The employee may need to lift an individual as necessary for repositioning/changing/ toileting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust and focus. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified persons with disabilities.