Direct Support Professional

Direct Support ProfessionalSummary/Objective This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Manager to provide direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping supports or other supports to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Provides a positive example for other direct support staff.• Assists in the implementation of specific care requirements individualized for each person served.• Assists in all required documentation of services performed.• Performs related household chores as needed (to supplement resident training or resident competence); assists in the preparation of a shopping list for food and dietary supplies; assists in shopping for food and dietary supplies; assists in laundering, folding, ironing and storing residents' clothing; maintains adequate inventories of laundry and cleaning supplies; purchases and appropriately stores laundry and cleaning supplies as directed; assists residents in cleaning their own bedrooms, bathroom, closets, etc. as individually needed.• Assists people supported with preparation and/or prepares nutritious meals as directed by the Dietician; provides for a positive dining experience for all residents; maintains accountability and inventory of food and dietary supplies; maintains proper labeling of stored and prepared food.• Assures all food preparation, storage areas, and dining areas are kept clean and sanitary; assists residents with cleaning of these areas as required; cleans or assists residents in cleaning of shared areas of the home such as the living room, kitchen, den, screened porch, patio; may also clean and organize the garage storage areas.• Ensures the safety, health and well-being of all residents; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of all residents; interacts in a positive way with residents at all times; fosters a home atmosphere.• Attends in-service training programs and staff meetings; accounts for the expenditure of resident funds; assists in the inventorying of residents' clothing and personal possessions; may accompany residents for clothing purchases and assist them as necessary; repairs residents' clothing as needed.• Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle.• May perform delegated nursing tasks.• Assists in maintaining household files for compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards as needed; reports unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as required; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and designated.• Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:• Must be at least 18 years of age;• High School Diploma or equivalent;• Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoke and in writing.Licensure/Certification:First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant;Delegated nursing;Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles;Proof of auto insurance.60 hour DODD competency trainingExperience:Minimum two-year experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals.Physical and Environmental Requirements:The physical activities for this position involve:• Balancing• Standing• Stooping• Kneeling• Pulling• Pushing• Reaching• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)• Carrying (up to 50 lbs.)• Crouching• CrawlingThe essential sensory and communicative activities include:• Feeling• Hearing• Speaking• SeeingAn individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:• Inside environmental conditions• Outside environmental conditions• Exposure to bodily fluids• Exposure to blood• Combative residentsShift schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 40 hours per week