Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver (Decatur)

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: DIRECT CARE STAFF (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME)

Locations: Decatur, AL | All Shifts Available

At Ability Plus, Inc. , our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams . We provide community-inclusive residential environments for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and professional team members dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Direct Care Staff provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior, and assisting with medications. Hiring is contingent upon passing a background check, drug test, TB test, clean driving record check, and E-Verify. Employees working 30 hours or more a week are eligible for benefits after 90 days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow HCBS guidelines and Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), complete required state/API documentation, and maintain required training.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times, upholding API values by treating individuals with dignity, respect, and promoting their rights and freedom.
• Assist with personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene per individual plans.
• Provide continuous, awake supervision in a non-sleeping role; monitor general health, behavior, and dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Empower individuals to make healthy choices and assist with daily activities, including cooking, household chores, recreation, physical fitness, and money management.
• Maintain punctual attendance and adhere to API attendance approval policies.

EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver's license or Official State ID and clean driving record
• Acceptable background check

NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - The ability to:

• Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
• Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients as required.
• Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently.
• Committed to the daily care and quality of life of the consumers of Ability-Plus

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment.
• Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work.
• Work will require frequent local driving.
• Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients.
• Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult