What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Division position at KREIDER SERVICES, INCORPORATED?
PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN THIS JOB
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- We are client focused
- We pursue the capabilities of each individual
- We teach appropriate choice and independence
- We provide an atmosphere free of discrimination, abuse and neglect
- We treat individuals with dignity and respect.
- We promote an atmosphere of learning
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GENERAL JOB DUTIES
A direct support professional assists clients served to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Teach, train and promote independence with the individuals we serve.
- Assist clients in learning to be independent.
- Assist clients with daily living skills; this includes personal hygiene, mobility and dietary.
- Assist and monitor clients with self-medication program.
- Provide vocational and life skills training individualized to client needs.
- Read and follow individual’s service plans as written with any short term or immediate changes communicated.
- Transport clients in a safe manner.
- Serve as member of the client centered team.
- Communicate client concerns and accomplishments to appropriate team members.
- Attend all required meetings, committees, and staffing.
- Complete paperwork/electronic records necessary to accomplish regulatory compliance and maximize client progress toward goals.
- Document and communicate on the computer system as required.
- Based on your specific position, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday work is required.
- May be required to obtain a CDL driver’s license (Day Services only)
- Serve as a role model of appropriate socialization, interaction and communication skills.
- Promote self-advocacy and choice.
- Enhance communication abilities.
- Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, such as Confidentiality, Abuse/Neglect and Code of Ethics.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment, free from harm or danger to self and others.
- Stay up to-date on required training.
- Other duties as assigned.