Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Job Title

Provide quality of care and a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all individuals. Create a space of trust and relationship with all individuals. Protect all individuals from abuse and/or neglect and immediately report any occurrence to appropriate entities. Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all individuals. Follow and uphold all house guidelines. Cook meals as necessary for individuals based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation. Understand process for food supply and storage. Transport individuals and attend appointments with individuals and advocate and obtain necessary documentation, when needed. Utilize individual funds as applicable to help individuals budget when needed. Complete required documentation before the end of shift, including, but not limited to progress notes, miscellaneous notes, daily support logs, event reports, incident reports, LOA forms, individual inventories, etc. Assist with supervision of individuals doing their laundry as needed per assignment sheet. Coaches and assists individuals with bedroom cleanliness per house guidelines. Responsible for cleanliness of home site according to the assignment chart. Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care. Administer medications as needed. Hand off communication to next shift staff. Cooperate with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Adhere to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.