Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Company: MaxAbilities of York County
Location: York
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

General Description:The Direct Care Professional is responsible for monitorship and training of consumers living in the CTH II.-- - Services and supports provided to consumers will be consistent with applicable standards and the agency's vision/mission.Work Schedule:-- - The Direct Care Professional works a flexible schedule up to 40 hours per the shift noted.-- - P/T Direct Care Professionals work a flexible schedule normally less than 30 hours per week and up to 40 at times.Job Duties: Denotes those duties which are considered marginal or non-essential.-- -Provide adequate supervision of consumers in home at all times.Complete daily accountability log, log properly in logbook and other manuals requiring documentation. Required documentation is to be completed as tasks are performed.Provide a safe and healthy environment for consumers in the home. Assist with daily living activities and complete cleaning list.Conduct fire drills quarterly and complete fire drill reports. Fire drills should be conducted at a variety of times and circumstances.-- - Check batteries in smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries when needed, but no less than 2 times per year.Provide training according to the consumer's single plan to assist them in achieving their personal outcomes.Assist consumer with money management training.--- --- --- - Assist consumers with transportation by either providing, arranging for-- --- --- --- --- - transportation, teaching the consumer to use local transportation.Assure nutritional, medical and dental needs are met. Medication prescribed is to be given, counted (when needed) and proper documentation maintained when administered.Review documentation and point out concerns to House Manager.Mentor new employees as needed.Reports abuse or suspected abuse per procedure/standard.Complete required documentation in a timely manner. Complete inventory sheets for groceries in facility as well as physical inventory of consumer articles, belongings, and property.Complete agency required staff training and medical requirements - meeting deadlines. -- --- --- - Provide same care for consumers that may be placed in the facility temporarily-- --- --- --- --- - due to special circumstances.Assure all standards are met.Make purchases for items needed by facility and submits receipts for purchases to House Manager.Takes consumer to various locations and obtains receipts for all expenditures and submits to House Manager. -- --- --- - Complete a service provision log (daily census form).Complete required vehicle logs.Other related duties.NOT A CONTRACT POSITIONMinimum Training and Experience:Direct Care Professional -- - High School Diploma or GED-- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - Must have a valid SC Driver's License Ability to read and write legibly and ability to follow written/oral instructions.-- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - Prefer experience with developmentally disabled orCertified Nursing Assistant trainingPhysical Requirement of the Job:-- - Position requires standing, kneeling, walking, and driving daily.-- - Frequent lifting - up to 50 lbs, and overhead lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling and occasional climbing.-- - Some positions require pushing/pulling wheelchairs, shower chairs.-- -Equipment used in the job includes medical equipment, adaptive equipment such as a hoyer lift, and cleaning supplies.-- - When requested reasonable accommodations may be made.Environmental Conditions: Will be subjected to noise and physical injury due to behavior intervention.-- - May be exposed to moisture in environment due to use of humidifiers.This position is considered non-exempt for the purpose of determining overtime compensation.

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