01 Jul
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL -IDD
Georgia, Dublin 00000 Dublin USA

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Requisition: 2020-6548DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL -IDDJob LocationsUS-GA-DUBLINID2020-6548Line of BusinessAll Ways Caring HomeCare Our Line of BusinessOverviewAre you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today!ResponsibilitiesJoin a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. We are now hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position provides support and training, including but not limited to emotional support and monitoring and development of life skills, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life. Our DSPs are the STARS of our organization who provide caregiving to the people we support. This will be performed in a home-like setting.Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasksFostering positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of supportEnsuring client safety and maintaining a safe environmentAssisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairsReminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)Encouraging self-help activitiesImplements Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support PlansManage Individual's behaviors by prevention or de-escalation of aggression. Use positive methods to address behavior needs in accordance with the Individual's Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or under the direction of a Behavior Specialist or DDPReporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the officeDocumenting services provided. Keeps accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/ disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well as other documentationPerforming home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaningPlanning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-upTransport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointmentsTransporting clients or running errands for clientsOther duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school degree/GED required18 years of age or olderValid driver's license (in most cases)Ability to work in home-like settingsHave six months experience in home management activities and must meet state-specific requirements under licensure and other programs. Must meet all state requirements forPrivate Home Care regulations & Personal Care Aide requirements or be Certified NursingAssistant on the GA State registryAbility to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the companyAbility to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodationsMust maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program For full info follow application link.Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services ("ResCare"), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.

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