Direct Support Professional - Residential, Stonewall Estates

Overview

Provides support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and while participating as active members in their community. Provides assistance/support with personal care, household related duties, skill building, and developing relationships with others following a plan of care. Documents and communicates resident progress and needs. Monitors/communicates the ongoing health and safety needs of residents.

Essential Functions

• Supports residents with basic needs including: Self-care, bathing, and toileting; household chores and meal planning/preparation, modeling appropriate social behavior; communication; basic financial management, and integrating with others outside of the home.
• Supports residents with and in social and leisure activities inside and outside the home.
• Assists residents with physician appointments.
• Assists with transporting residents.
• Administers and documents the administration of resident medications.
• Physically assists residents who may be of limited mobility.
• Documents daily progress notes. Communicates needs, health concerns, and progress to management and other team members.
• Acts as a liaison with family members and other concerned parties on behalf of the residents.
• Greets visitors and supervises visitation in the home. Secures the home and communicates maintenance issues or needs to management.
• Follows each resident's plan of care in collaboration with resident, his/her family, and other service providers, as appropriate.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation (daily notes, checklists, reports, etc.).
• Provides awake overnight supervision to residents, responding to resident needs as necessary during shift.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness preferred (i.e. knowledge of person-centered practices and techniques).
• Knowledge of common housekeeping practices (cleaning, cooking, laundry, household related tasks).
• Ability to support individuals with hygiene related tasks such as bathing and toileting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, their families, other staff, and significant others.
• Ability to document accurate participant records.
• Good physical condition, including the ability to physically assist participants who may be of limited mobility.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferably some experience in the treatment of persons with a developmental disability, or combination of education and experience to produce necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.