Direct Support Professional-Care Staff

Job Title

Direct Support Professional

Reports to

Direct Support Supervisor

Employer

VanCare, Inc.

Education level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

No previous experience is required.

Wage Range

$21.00 - $23.50 per hour

Core Function

Provide direct support to individuals in activities of daily living.

Major Tasks Required of Position:

· Assist supported individuals with basic needs including, but not limited to: personal care (including bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.), medication administration and management, activities of daily living (ADL's), support toward meeting the objectives of their Skills Programs/Goals, meal preparation, household tasks/maintenance (including yard maintenance, household Daily Task and Communication Record, etc.), finance management in accordance with VCI standards and protocols

· Build and maintain positive relationships with supported individuals through active, consistent engagement in conversation and activities; and by supporting them to safely access their community and participate in creative community activities

· Adhere to all VCI policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited to Agency Mission, philosophy, WAC's/RCW's, Residential Guidelines. This also includes completion of the DDA required 40-hour Core Curriculum training for residential services and maintaining 12 continuing education credit hours annually for the duration of employment

· Build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and leadership team. VanCare, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, and gossip of any kind; or anything that negatively impacts the morale of the team or overall atmosphere of the workplace

· Complete all required documentation during assigned shift; complete shift-change upon arrival for shift, to include, but not limited to: reading all SCOMM's and Health T-Logs, medication bubble-pack checks, cash box checks, etc.

· Ensure all required certifications (i.e., CPR/FA, NAR/C.N.A./HCA, etc.) remain current for the duration of employment. If these certifications fail to be renewed prior to their expiration date, employees are not eligible for reimbursement of the cost of renewal.

· Attend all mandatory meetings/trainings including but not limited to: weekly staff meetings, CE training, Core curriculum trainings, agency events, etc.

Time/Hourly Commitment: This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of a 30-hour work week, which is subject to change at any time, based on the needs of VanCare, Inc. and the Individuals served. The shift structure does not guarantee 40-hour weeks and consists of Beginning of Week (Sunday-Wednesday, 8.5-10 hours per day), and End of Week (Thursday-Saturday, 10-12.5 hours per day).

VanCare, Inc. reserves the right to reassign any staff member to another location without advance notice, based on the needs of the agency and the Individuals served.

PHYSICAL/LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

N: Never (not at all)

Frequency Guidelines

S: Seldom (1-10% of the time)

O: Occasional (11-33% of the time)

F: Frequent (34%-66% of the time)

C: Constant (67%-100% of the time)

Physical Demands

Frequency

Sitting

O

Completing documentation, meal time, etc.

Standing

F-C

Engaged in activities around house and in the community

Walking

F-C

Engaged in activities around house and in the community

Lifting < 30 lbs.

O

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, etc.

Carrying: < 30 lbs.

O

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, etc.

Pushing/Pulling: < 30 lbs.

O

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Climbing Stairs/Ladders

S

Only during applicable tasks, must follow safety protocols and procedures

Bending

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Twisting at Waist

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Kneeling

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Squatting

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Reaching Out

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Reaching above Shoulder

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Repetitive Motion

F

Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Handling/Grasping

F

Documentation, computer work, household supplies, etc.

Fine Finger Manipulation

F

Keyboarding, documentation, etc.

Support for transfer < 200 lbs.

O

Only when supporting an individual for transfer; must follow safety protocols and procedures, as well as back safety protocol, and must be accompanied by another staff member where applicable

Comments/Other

These duties are not all inclusive and may be adjusted, added to, or reassigned at any time. Household/yard maintenance may include, but is not limited to: cleaning/scrubbing showers/tubs, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, dusting, wiping countertops/cabinets, cleaning windows, etc.

All staff are required to remain awake during ALL shifts.

FAIR WORK ENVIRONMENT

VanCare, Inc. does not permit friends, family, roommates, or housemates to work at the same program; or to directly oversee one another. It is the sole responsibility of the staff to report any changes in living situation or otherwise in compliance with VanCare, Inc. policy.