What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- Flexible Shifts position at Lowe's Guardian Angel?
Lowe’s Guardian Angel (LGA) Direct Support Professional is a Premier Provider in the State of Georgia. We are a local family owned business that is a premier provider of services for the Georgia Department of Community Health, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, and is a certified small local business enterprise.
LGA offers a unique combination of premier home care, adult day care and community-based personal care services to Ellenwood and Dekalb county .
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3PM-11PM Monday-Friday
8AM- 8PM Saturday and Sunday
8PM- 8AM Saturday and Sunday
11PM-8AM Monday-Friday
8AM-4PM Monday-Friday
Responsibilities and Duties
- Residential: Supporting 4 residents with personal services such as: cooking, bathing, oral care, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitoring individual's condition by observing physical emotional, and mental state;
- Recording individual's information by making entries in daily electronic system, notifying supervisor of changes or abnormal activity;
- Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by following agency and state policy and procedures.
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks by following dietary requirement and nutrition standards;
- Assisting with the self-administration of medications;
- Participating in routine and annual training opportunities;
- Able to transport clients to appointments when requested
- Ensuring that the agency remains in compliance by adhering to professional standards, home care and day program policies, procedures and federal, state, and local requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
· High School education or GED equivalent.
· Experience working in a Personal Care Home, Assisted Living or Community Living Arrangement setting. At least one year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual disabilities.
- Overnight shift
- CPR Certification
- TB
· Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
· Must be able to provide a current PPD (TB test) result.
· Must have a valid GA driver’s license.
Applicant must have and provide proof upon hire:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation;
- Negative TB test
- Must successfully complete Criminal background check
- The following areas are currently hiring: DSP, CNA, & Shift Lead
Applicant must also provide to remain hired which can be trained:
- CPR/First Aid certification (training available)
- CPI Certification (training available)
- Must be able to complete mandatory online computer training courses
- Must be able to utilize a computer/internet/Microsoft word
Shift Opportunities:
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
**** OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH ARE AVAILABLE ****
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16