Direct Support Professional (DSP) for CCSP

Responsibilities

• Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Aiding clients with activities (personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation, dressing, toileting, exercise and ambulation)
• Maintaining current/accurate charting
• Facilitating resident's inclusion in the community's experiences and activities
• Ambulating and transferring clients using proper techniques and equipment as needed
• Aiding with personal care tasks (personal hygiene, grooming, feeding)
• Establishing a secure, positive environment that nurtures residents' needs, self-expression, and goals
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Encouraging self-help activities
• Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Performing housekeeping duties
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients
• Aiding individuals with behavior plans
• Consistent attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts
• Maintaining knowledge of residents' requirements
• Complying with facility's policies and procedures
• Advancing residents' decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities
• Promoting independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure
• Following principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
• Maintaining daily documentation records for each assigned client (tracking sheets, Learning Logs, etc.)

Requirements

• Must successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and have a negative TB test result
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds or more when needed, which includes pushing and pulling 50 pounds when assisting in the operation of adult size wheelchairs (electric and manual) and frequent bending

Education

• A high school degree/GED is required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's license and have operated a vehicle for three (3) years
• Own a reliable vehicle and have a good driving record
• Pass a Criminal Background Check
• Maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to work in home-like settings
• Have the ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the company

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for long periods of time