Direct Support Professional-Citizens- Non Driver

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in self-care and recreational activities.
• Ensures residents maintain good personal hygiene and independence.
• Accompanies residents to medical appointments if applicable.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks to keep facilities clean.
• Implements resident-specific programs based on the goal book outline.
• Adheres to prescribed diets by ensuring correct portion sizes.
• (If qualified) Administers medication and medical procedures according to prescriptions and doctors' orders.
• Maintains safety by providing on-going supervision and using safety techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Provides ongoing supervision at all times to ensure residents' safety and well-being.
• Implements recreational activities such as arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, and playing basketball.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team by attending and participating in meetings to discuss residents' progress and goal achievements.
• Purchases clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents' daily living needs and fulfill their requests.
• (If applicable) Trains new employees by covering the training manual and demonstrating direct care skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months experience working with DDI population preferred.
• Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.