DSP Overnight Awake CITZ Non Driver
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Job Location:
Plainview, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Citizens offers a variety of residential supports based upon the level of support and supervision required by each person to include Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs).
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Practices and promotes the agencys mission statement in every interaction.
- Provide 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
- Assists people 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
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) status
- Theability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information
- Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
Qualified driver status not required for overnight Direct Support Professionals that work 11pm 7am as 911 will be called for all overnight medical emergencies as most overnight staff must remain on grounds to meet minimum staffing requirements. Therefore as a non-qualified driver you cannot use an agency vehicle or transport the people we support.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Our Philosophy Partnering with Families for a Lifetime of Learning and Growth At Brookville Center for Children’s Services (BCCS), we believe that every child thrives when their education nurtures growth, fosters independence, and meets their unique needs. For over 50 years, we’ve par ... View more
