Direct Support Professional

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded in 1951, Matheny is a pioneer in fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential.

About the role

We are seeking Full Time Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our Special Hospital in Peapack, NJ. All shifts are available. Qualified candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $1,500.00 ($750.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $750.00 after completion of twelve months of continuous employment).

Desired Qualities

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care tasks to an assigned patient or group, meeting their hygiene, safety, comfort, nutritional, elimination, activity, and social needs.
• Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with the individual’s personal plan of care, including nursing, therapeutic, dietary, and behavioral interventions.
• Participates in nursing report at the beginning of each work shift prior to working with patients.
• Assists the nurse in observing patients and communicates any problems in completing tasks or changes in the patients' status.
• Respects the patients' rights, concerns, privacy, and dignity at all times.
• Ensures that patients are dressed properly and are clean and dry at all times.
• Checks patient for reddened areas and signs of skin breakdown, and reports findings to the nurse immediately.
• Conducts hourly monitoring for patients utilizing safeguarding equipment while in bed.
• Notifies the nurse when a patient complains about or exhibits signs of pain or injury.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of patients' residential area including clothing, equipment, and personal property.
• Maintains cleanliness of patients' wheelchairs.
• Takes monthly weights on patients and reports results to PCA Supervisor.
• Works with a partner to complete duties in accordance with facility policies.
• Participates in and contributes to departmental and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in and assists patients in recreational activities.
• Transports patients to and from various activities or programs; accompanies patients to outside appointments when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions, both oral and written, and works cooperatively with other staff members.
• Ensures that all documentation requirements are completed during the work shift.
• Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, family members, and other staff members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Heartsaver CPR certification required (training provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center).

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax-deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off (for Full Time employees).

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour.