Direct Support Professional ADT
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking applicants for Direct Support Professionals who are responsible for providing and fulfilling the medical health safety and training needs of each participant receiving services along with maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Schedule:
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm OR 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday - Friday
- May include holidays
FLSA Status:
- Non-Exempt
Employment Status:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life
- Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Group Accident
- Group Critical Illness
- 401(k) (Employee Contributions 100% Vested)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Must have at least one year of professional experience working with adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Must complete all required training as outlined by DDID regulations including first aid and CPR certification
- Must be able to read understand and implement written and oral instructions
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing
- Must have a valid drivers license good driving record and proof of auto insurance
Responsibilities:
- Attends to participants needs which may include assistance with grooming choosing appropriate dress bathing oral hygiene feeding incontinence care toileting transferring ambulation range of motion communicating and/or any needs participant has listed in Plan of Care.
- Maintains a safe environment. Reports any unsafe conditions or acts to direct supervisor.
- Aids each participant in exploring opportunities for community involvement specifically leisure and recreation activities as outlined in the participants Plan of Care. Documents community involvement on appropriate record(s).
- Completes documentation in the participants record using correct terminology on the daily notes summaries charts and data sheets. Indicating whether Plan of Care goals and outcomes have been achieved.
- Completes initial medication administration training. Administers and documents medication at 100% accuracy as documented through Agency medication error/incident reports.
- Assists with preparing lunches as needed.
- Aids each participant in reaching their goals as identified in the service plans.
- Participants in team meetings as needed.
- Contributes to the development of enriching activities for individuals supported.
- Cooperates and works as a team member with co-workers and supervisors. Treats co-workers and supervisors with respect. Promotes teamwork and maintains a positive attitude.
- Completes initial and annual training-(CPR First Aid Tb skin assessment etc.) as directed by Agency policy and regulatory standards. Attends monthly staff meetings and additional staff development trainings as scheduled.
- Interacts appropriately with participants. Treats participants with dignity and respect. Educates participants to advocate for themselves and exercise rights on a daily basis.
- Adheres to Agency policy and procedures. Maintains a consistent work attendance record. Limits use of calling off to a minimum and notifies direct supervisor in appropriate amount of time when unable to report to work.
- Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
Southwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
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