DSP/PCA/Home Health Aide

Hours: 8 - 3:30pm M-F
Pay: $20 hr (average)

Direct Support Professional

DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individuals.

Responsibilities

- Assist the individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
- Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, preparing meals, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
- Safely transport Individual(s) in company owned vehicles.
- Accompany the Individual(s) as needed to community integration activities.
- Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
- Actively engage with Individual(s) in their home and community
- Uphold, respect, and advocate for Individual rights at all times.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of Individual information at all times.
- Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
- Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must successfully complete all background checks