Direct Support Professional
Adirondack Arc · Malone, NY · 1 wk ago
OTHR$20–$24.63/hrPart-time
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Review, understand and follow each person’s plan of protective oversight, Individual Service Plan, safeguards, comprehensive functional assessment (CFA), or other service-related documentation or plan and Behavior Support plans
- Ensure peoples safety by following Safeguards or Individual Plan of Protective Oversight
- Support people in their personal care and document as required
- Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist/monitor people while eating
- Reposition people in beds or chairs as needed
- Ambulate and/or transfer people throughout the day
- Absorb people to participate in community activities of their choice and build or enhance relationships
- Document on a designated Agency form (ABC Sheet) persons behaviors as required
- Attend to routine health-care needs of people under supervision of medical personnel
- Absorb / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the people served
- Absorb other team members when the opportunity presents itself, when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills
- Inspect equipment and environment for malfunction / disrepair
- Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel
- Perform CPR & First Aid as needed
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age OR high school diploma, or equivalent
- Valid NYS Driver's License, one year minimum of licensed driving experience
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Fundamental computer skills
Physical Demands
- Lifting / Pulling
- Squatting / kneeling
- Walking and/or Standing frequently
- Reaching / Bending
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance