DSP Overnight Awake -CITZ Non Driver

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.
• Provides ongoing support to people during the overnight and morning hours (i.e., self-care routines to include toileting, feeding, showering, dressing and diapering), health, safety, alternate positioning and overall well being and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support to people to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed (i.e., laundry, etc.).
• Follows all treatment plans and utilizes all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each person to promote independence and ensure their health, safety and well-being.
• Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety and well-being of the person that reside there (i.e., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, falls, etc.).
• Supports people in the morning with preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.
• Affords assistance with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
• Accompanies or transports the people supported using safe driving practices to their day programs, or job locations.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) status.
• The ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.