Direct Support Professional -IDD

All Ways Caring HomeCare Overview Are you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today! Responsibilities Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support. Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment. Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs. Remind/assist client with self-administration of medications (with proper training). Encourage self-help activities. Implement Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plans. Manage individual's behaviors by prevention or de-escalation of aggression using positive methods in accordance with the Individual's Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or under the direction of a Behavior Specialist or DDP. Report changes in client's condition or family situation to the office. Document services provided. Keep accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well as other documentation. Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning. Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, feed and clean up. Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments. Transport clients or run errands for clients. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school degree or GED required. 18 years of age or older. Valid driver's license (in most cases). Ability to work in home-like settings. Have six months of experience in home management activities and meet state-specific requirements under licensure and other programs. Meet all state requirements for Private Home Care regulations & Personal Care Aide requirements or be Certified Nursing Assistant on the GA State registry. Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company. Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time. Maintain required state regulatory certifications. Attend all required training in accordance with ResCare, regulatory, and funding source requirements. Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements. Additional Requirements Afternoon/evenings needed. Must be okay with dogs. Salary USD $11.00 - $13.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr