DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/ CAREGIVERS

divh2Direct Support Professional Emergency Relief/h2pJob Title: Direct Support Professional Emergency Relief/ppSign on Bonus: $3000/ppEmployee Referral Bonus: $750/ppBenefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, $19 per hour, 401k starting day 1, holiday pay, employee assistance program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, paid training, meaningful work, job satisfaction and much more!/ppRequirements:/pulliSatisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required./liliCompletion and clearance of a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance./liliHas valid drivers license with a clear three-year driving record./li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pulliAbility to perform the physical duties required./liliMust have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various care; and operate a vehicle./liliThe employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including transferring of client./li/ulpExperience:/ppPrevious experience providing hands-on care to adults with developmental disability preferred, but not required./ppGeneral Responsibilities:/pulliThe Direct Support Professional will provide habilitation services and direct care to the individuals served in the residential program./liliResponsibilities include communicating pertinent information to the appropriate personnel, responding to inquiries or requests for information as well as documentation of activities completed or observed during each shift./li/ulpStandard Requirements:/polliSupports the mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program./liliIs knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment./liliSupports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: olliSafety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs./liliConfidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee and operations data./liliCompliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing and funding agencies./liliDemonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards./liliConducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation./li/ol/liliFunctions as a member of the team: olliCooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision, including appropriate judgment./liliUses tactful and appropriate communications in all situations./liliReport and follow up regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns with appropriate personnel./liliPromotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members and community./liliCompletes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned./li/ol/liliComplete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies./liliExhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties./li/olpEssential Duties:/polliProvide quality care to individuals served in an environment which promotes their rights, as illustrated by the following: olliProvide individualized attention, which encourages each individuals ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being./liliMaintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual in the delivery of services to them. Interact with individual in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment through verbal and nonverbal interactions./liliEncourage the growth and development of individuals served including goal achievement/liliAttend to the personal needs of the individuals which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals care requirements./liliResponsible for promptly reporting and responding to the appropriate personnel incidents or evidence of individual abuse; unusual incidents based on regulations or agency policies; violation of residents rights./liliProvide assistance to individuals using lifts, transfers and safety techniques as required as needed. Must also demonstrate ability to use mechanical lifting devices and follow proper agency lifting procedures./liliMust provide medical assistance to individuals served, such as administering medicine, first aid, CPR and/or Heimlich maneuver as trained by the agency. Must also adhere to protocol set forth by the Nursing Department and perform these tasks as trained by Nursing./liliResponsible for the general upkeep of the group home including general housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation and/or laundry./liliAssist with all work-related transportation duties, which may include transporting individuals served to and from daily activities to medical appointments, on errands related to the group home, and/or on community activities. Must also exhibit the ability to properly handle stressful situations while operating the vehicle./liliPerform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials./liliCommunicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the individual served, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors./liliParticipate in regular one-to-one, staff meetings and annual program plan meetings as needed./liliRespond appropriately to staff shortages by assisting in other homes programs as assigned./liliComplete 24 hours of required training annually./li/ol/li/olpOther Duties:/polliAssist the immediate supervisor with various tasks to support program and/or department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects./liliPerform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned based on the needs of individuals served./liliAttend additional training required by program/department./li/olpDirect Support Professional Emergency Relief:/polliComplete all duties as outlined above./liliSet full-time and part-time core work hours will be established upon hire. Changes to the core hours must be approved at the discretion of the Program Director./liliEmployee will be assigned to a location based on the needs of the program and can change without notice./liliEmployees may be reassigned without notice when working additional shifts not included in the employees core schedule./liliEmployee is required to complete additional training that is required at each location they are assigned./li/olpJob Location: As assigned./ppEquipment/machines used in the performance of this job Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:/polliOffice Equipment (including copiers, Fax machines)/liliTime Clock System/liliVehicles/liliMechanical Lifts/liliAdjustable chairs/beds, wheelchairs/liliShower equipment/liliGeneral Household appliances/liliVarious other equipment and supplies/li/olpReceipt and Acknowledgment:/ppI acknowledge and understand that:/pulliReceipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will./liliThe job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements, and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions./liliJob duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time./liliAcceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations./liliI have read and understand this job description./li/ul/div