NeuroRestorative a part of the Sevita family provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain spinal cord and medically complex injuries illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings we offer a range of programs including vocational and therapy programs day treatments and specialized services for infants children adolescents Military Service Members and Veterans.
Direct Support Professional
Part-time up to 24 hours per week all shifts and weekends
Starting Pay Rate is 15hr. or more depending on experience
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.
Personnel
Training Attends orientation and on-going training as directed participates in monthly staff meetings.
Employee Scheduling Works scheduled hours arrives for work on time stays on shift until replacement arrives notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime or in the event of emergency.
Teamwork Works together with others values others contributions is courteous communicates openly listens and shows respect to others.
Workplace Safety Complies with all established safety policies procedures and practices and reports all work-related injuries to hisher supervisor.
Services and Supports
Direct Support Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans assists with socialization and behavioral development personal care housekeeping recreational activities transportation community orientation shopping financial management citizenship and other activities of daily living.
Records Accurately documents progress and activity reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans maintains confidentiality accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
Management of Individuals Assets Assists with money management as assigned and assures safety of individuals funds and property.
Relationships Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals friends families guardians and case managers greets family members and other visitors implements Network Customer Service Standards.
Reporting Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards reports medical behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Network policy and external requirements.
Rights Maintains confidentiality respects the rights of persons being served according to the applicable bill of rights practices universal precautions assists individuals in exercising their rights.
Health Care
Appointments May accompany individuals to medical appointments relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
Medications If assigned accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments promptly reports administration errors maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
General Health Care Monitors individuals health documents health concerns communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate calls 911 in the event of emergency follows individual health care directives.
Medical Supplies and Equipment Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment reports malfunction or disrepair.
Dietary planning Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
Maintenance
Vehicles May transport individuals into the community drives safely and according to local laws assures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts lifts and wheelchair ties reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
Housekeeping Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed maintains neat clean and safe environment reports hazards or safety concerns.
Maintenance and Repair Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs change light bulbs etc. may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
Safety Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.
Other
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Employee may from time to time need to use a personal cell phone for business purposes and will be provided a stipend to cover the business costs of doing so.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor abilities required to perform the job
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Six months of experience in human services preferred. Must be 18 years of age.
Certificates Licenses and Registrations Required
Valid drivers license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
Blood Borne Pathogen Category
Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.
Other Requirements
Travel required as needed
Physical Requirements
Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally andor up to 50 pounds of force frequently andor up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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