Direct Support Professional - Baptist Park in Mapavile - Part Time Day Shift

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for a part-time Direct Support Professional for our Baptist Park Program located in Mapaville. We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

Pay

Starting pay of $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• Paid training
• Great benefits package
• Competitive pay

About the Role

The focus of this program is to ensure the quality of life, health, dignity, and independence of individuals who are non-ambulatory with multiple developmental disabilities. In this position, the DSP will engage in person-centered outcomes, understand individuals' rights, assist with personal care, and enhance the individual's independence by teaching skill development.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene when needed, including providing bowel and bladder care by checking and changing briefs.
• Monitor and assist with meals and nutritional needs, encouraging individuals to eat as independently as possible while assisting as needed.
• Monitor and assist with proper hydration.
• Assist with mobility and/or transfer of individuals using the lift system and various other adaptive devices.
• Perform range of motion, application of splints, and utilize positioning equipment as indicated in the care plan.
• Provide positive behavior supports as outlined in the Individual Support Plan.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Chart and document all individual services as outlined in the Individual Support Plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
• Demonstrate patience, sensitivity, and a positive attitude towards persons experiencing severe to profound developmental disabilities
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.)
• Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
• Work requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to push a wheelchair and transfer an individual to and from a wheelchair