Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

·      Administers medications to individuals as assigned

·      Has 1-2 years’ experience working with developmentally disabled

·      Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration

·      Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed

·      Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating

·      Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences

·      Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual service plan and behavior plan

·      Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident’s personal space clean, organized, and tidy, laundry, mopping, and dusting

·      Documents individuals’ health (i.e., temperature, weight, bowel movements, behaviors.)

·      Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner

·      Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily

·      Completes communication logbooks during shift

·      Clocks in and out before and after every shift