What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at U.S. Medical Staffing, Inc.?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they receive the care and attention necessary for their well-being. You will work closely with clients in their provider based group homes promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
- Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
- Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
- Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
- Encourages self-help activities.
- Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.
- Documents services provided.
- Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
- Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
- Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients.
- Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid In Person CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred AHA or American Red Cross)
- Current Physical no older than 1 year
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine
- Proof of PPD no older than 1 year, if you have a history of positive PPD you must provide a Chest X-Ray no older than 1 year
- Valid driver’s license (Required)
- PA Criminal background check no later than 1 year
- Child Abuse Clearance
- PA Residency Statement
- Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment and maintain all HIPAA requirements.
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17