Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Carrie’s Care Family Home Inc. , makes a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities each day. Carrie Cares Family Home Inc., has supported Central Floridians with developmental and intellectual disabilities by offering choices and opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Carrie Care Family Home Inc., offers a wide range of services and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our company can be a valuable resource by providing a safe place to call home, quality long term care, education, therapy and early intervention services for individuals with developmental disabilities and a place for retreat. Carrie Care Family Home Inc., mission, we will strive to provide the individuals with the supports they will need to accomplish the outcomes they have set. Each Carrie Care Family Home Inc., team member plays an important role in providing the individuals we serve with superior service, care and support.

Responsibilities

Carrie’s Care Family Home Inc., the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our low ratio, family-like environment. Direct Support Professionals work in a Group Home.

· Implement and document training activities as specified in the support plan to include, but not limited to: areas of behavior, self-help, daily living, social and leisure skills, community inclusion, physical and nutritional management.

· Provide positive social and leisure interaction daily.

· Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count and communicate with pharmacy as needed.

· Follow established protocol for residents' personal care, special dietary requirements and medical needs.

· Monitor and report as needed any issues related to the personal care and medical needs, including repair needs for wheelchairs or adaptive equipment.

· Maintain a clean and safe home-like atmosphere while encouraging personal choices.

· Assess internal and external health and safety issues and correct or report them.

· Operate a company vehicle/van to transport individuals as requested and complete vehicle inspections prior to operation.

· Report all incidents of abuse/neglect in accordance with the Disabled Abuse Act, to the abuse registry.

· Follow all policies and procedures and other duties as required and requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

· Eligible to legally work in the United States

· Be at least 18 years of age

· Successfully complete a background check and drug screen

· Ability to read, write, and speak English

· Ability to thrive in a team environment

· Valid FL Driver’s license with a clean driving record

· Ability to provide proof of educational achievement or required certifications such as a high school diploma, GED, college degree, advanced degree, or medical credentials

Behavioral Experience preferred, PCMA Certificate