What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP - Gastonia Area position at Vintage Solutions?
Vintage Solutions is seeking a compassionate, dependable individual to provide one-on-one support to a female client.
10 - 20 Hours per week. Occasional weekends
Our ideal candidate is:
Patient, attentive, and caring
Reliable and self-motivated
Skilled at building trust and encouraging independence
Experienced in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred)
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain a trusting and positive relationship with each individual
- Ensure the Individual’s needs and desires are met by completing goals and objectives in the ISP
- Prevent any acts of disrespect, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the Individual and immediately report any such acts to your Qualified Professional (QP) and the applicable state/local agencies
- Document the Individual’s progress and report any unusual events or occurrences to your QP
- Provide transportation for the Individual to activities, consistent with the ISP
- Communicate promptly and regularly with your QP about matters affecting the care of the Individual, as required by state law/regulations and the Independent Contractor Agreement
- In the event of illness, injury, or death, immediately notify your QP or appropriate on-call staff
- Keep all information and records (including logs, notes, etc.) regarding an Individual in a confidential manner
- Complete daily notes thoroughly and in a timely manner (within 72 hours of service)
- Attend ISP, SIS, and Quarterly meetings as scheduled
- Attend and participate in all required training sessions (informational, safety, etc.)
- Call with 24-hour notice if cancelling or rescheduling meetings/visits
- Turn in necessary documentation for compliance (insurance, First Aid/CPR, etc.)
- For DSPs that administer medications:
- Sign off on back of each page of MAR each month
- Sign off on MARs after giving any medication
- Sign off on PRN’s, document results on back of MAR (for each occasion)
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Training in Core Competencies
- Valid driver’s license, Current auto insurance, and good driving record
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written)
- Comfortable with assisting individuals with hygiene and personal routines
- Outstanding organizational and people skills
Salary : $17 - $20