Direct Support Professional
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 17
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pay:$17.60 - $17.80 per hour
BROAD FUNCTION:
Provide training for residents geared toward independence in all activities of daily living.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides training and supervision in various activities of daily living including: self-help communications interpersonal leisure activities etc. helping each individual to function more independently.
Provides direct assistance on an as-needed basis or as assigned to individuals with daily self-care needs. Completes activities such as bathing dressing feeding to assure individual daily needs are net.
Maintains relationships and open communications with all service providers. Accompanies and transports individuals on shopping and recreation trips and provides instruction and assistance as needed. May be required to provide transportation in personal vehicle on occasion.
Provides necessary support to meet nutritional needs. Oversees/performs fire drills as required. Provides crisis intervention for individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others.
Communicates with family guardian and/or correspondents and advocates for individuals in the absence of same.
Observes and documents individuals performance and behaviors to facilitate assessment and development of service goals.
Serves as positive role model for our Residents. Interacts with others in a way which will assist Residents in developing behaviors skills and attitudes necessary for successful community living. Maintains neat appearance hygiene and grooming. Assists and/or monitors therapeutic activities such as physical exercises occupation arts and crafts and recreational games.
Administers supervises and/or monitors administration of medications as prescribed by physician. Attends to routine health care needs of individuals as indicated in consumers service plan and as directed by appropriate staff.
Assists the Residence Director/Manager in the maintenance of the residence.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED valid and clean NYS drivers license plus 3 years driving experience. CPR First Aid and where required SCIP-R and AMAP Certification within 30 days or employment.
Ability to lift/move resident from toilet tub shower when needed. Ability to lift 50 pounds push/pull 250 pounds
Job Type: Part-time-Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm OR Full Time Monday-Friday 1pm - 8pm
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
Established in 1912, the Jewish Home of CNY evolved from a small rooming house in downtown Syracuse to become the 36-acre campus in DeWitt known as Menorah Park...
