Direct Support Professional (DSP) Friday - Monday : Weekend Coverage Sign on Bonus, $2,500

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the patient in achieving the individualized treatment plan goals.
• Ensures safety, living comfort, and hygiene needs of the patient are met.
• Fosters independent functioning of the patient.
• Might provide or arrange for transportation, escort the patient to medical/other appointments, and accompany them to outings.
• Keeps staff and family members informed of all scheduled appointments.
• Adheres to/enforces the Bill of Rights of the patient and reports any violations to management.
• Implements community reintegration activities under the direction of the clinical and/or residential treatment team.
• Aids the patient in understanding their needs and limitations.
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in the patient's condition to management and other treatment team members as appropriate.
• Attends case conferences and family educational meetings as recommended by the team.
• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to confidential information.
• Shares information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and in the best interest of the patient.
• Maintains and submits documentation in the required format and timelines.
• Maintains a professional appearance, is reliable and punctual, cooperative, and conducts self according to accepted standards of professional practice.
• Attends, participates in, and/or conducts internal staff development programs.
• Obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations.
• Affords assistance in fostering a safe home environment for the patient.
• Reports any safety concerns or issues to management immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Meet one of the following training requirements:
• Direct Support Professional: Successfully complete the Direct Support Professional curriculum as adopted by Maine Department of Health and Human Services, or demonstrate proficiency through DHHS’s approved Assessment of Prior Learning, or successfully complete the curriculum from the Maine College of Direct Support within six months of date of hire.
• Personal Support Specialist: Hold a valid certificate of training as a personal support specialist/personal care assistant issued as a result of completing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Department-approved personal support specialist training curriculum and passing the competency-base examination of didactic and demonstrated skills. The training course must include at least 50 hours of formal classroom instruction, demonstration, return demonstration, and examination. Tasks covered under this Section must be covered in the training.
• Be a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or have completed equivalent training, as set forth in Section 18.10-14, within the first 12 months of employment.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have graduated from high school or acquired a General Education Diploma.
• Have completed Reportable Events Training.
• Have completed a Department approved Behavior Regulations Training.
• Have an adult protective and child protective record check.
• Have a background check consistent with 18.10-9.
• Maintain current status as State of Maine Certified Residential Medication Aide.
• Demonstrate effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Have reliable transportation and be able to travel between residences and office, as needed, during the shift.

About Our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.