Direct Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description for Direct Support Professional (DSP)
This position reports directly to the supervisor. 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience and Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities preferred
• Interest in working with Individuals with Disabilities
• Good Communication Skills
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Must be physically able to lift an individual with the assistance of 1 other person. A DSP must never lift alone. (average weight is about 150 pounds)
• Clean Background Check

The DSP provides services for consumers by following the ISP and the program specialists’ direction. He or she must be committed to Cori’s Place’s mission of “HELPING INDIVIDUALS with DISABILITIES CREATE a BETTER LIFE. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
1.Assist with personal care activities for consumer such as but not limited to grooming, bladder care, bowel care, menstrual care, etc.
2.Perform housekeeping activities with consumers, including but not limited to cooking, feeding, grocery shopping, storing meals, helping consumers with washing/drying dishes, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
3. Assist clients with ADL’s. A few examples are basic communication skills, meal planning, cooking, clean up, storage, and the ability to safely use kitchen equipment and utensils, grocery shopping, personal shopping, community outings, doing laundry, washing dishes, dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining a hygienic place of residence, functional math, etc.
4.Drive individuals in a variety of Cori’s Place vehicles to a variety of destinations.
5.Assist consumers in recreational activities and community outings. Some examples of these activities are: swimming, bowling, picnicking, going to the movies, going out to eat.
6.Assist individuals with paperwork and using the computer
7.Assist individuals in reaching their personal goals as directed in the ISP and with the Program Specialists’ guidance.
8.Administer Medications as ordered by medical professional and according to ODP guidelines and certification.
9.Enjoy working with individuals with disabilities and treat each individual with dignity.
10.Complete daily service notes detailing what the individuals did throughout the day and what type of supports are needed
11.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
12.Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year provided by Cori’s Place
13.Participated in and attend all in-services and trainings
14.Assist individuals in practicing for and performing the annual Christmas Concert. Your attendance at the event is mandatory.