Decatur, GA - Direct Support Staff

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Rush Care Ltd in Decatur, GA is hiring to provide compassionate support to residents in a community setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily living tasks, following ISP guidelines, and maintaining accurate health records in the system.

The position is part-time with shifts including weekends and evenings. Pay starts at $14 per hour for part-time and $15 per hour for full-time, with duties that emphasize dignity, respect, and person-centered care in a faith-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in daily living skills according to the ISP and skill levels.
• Observe and follow all agency and state policies and procedures.
• Attend staff educational meetings, webinars and trainings.
• Demonstrate person-centered service with residents, documenting notes in the electronic system.
• Maintain residence safety, conduct safety drills and address facilities concerns.

Job description

3638 Lavista Road, Decatur, Georgia, 30033, UNITED STATES

Have a heart for providing support to others? Join our team

LOCATION: Decatur, GA

Shift 1:Sunday 1pm-9pm

Shift 2: Friday 9pm-9am

Shift 3: Saturday 9pm-9am

Shift 4: Monday - Friday 1pm-9pm

PAY RATE: $14 hourly part-time, $15 hourly full-time

DDM is a Christian Ministry and it is our purpose to provide residents with the highest quality of care and services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

Treat residents and co-workers according to the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12): "Do unt... as you would have them do unto you."

Support residents in daily living skills according the ISP and skill levels.

Observe and follow all agency and state policies and procedures.

Attend staff educational meetings, webinars and trainings.

Demonstrate person-centered service with the individuals served by integration in the community and completing notes using person centered language.

Maintain DDM residence by completing safety drills and cleaning schedules. Report all facilities concerns through the secured email system to the Residential Services Coordinator and Residential Director.

Maintain DDM vehicles and observe all policies and traffic laws.

Supervise residents with self-administration of medications as prescribed and follow DDM policy concerning medications.

Schedule, transport, and become the residents advocate at medical appointments as needed and complete documentation in the electronic documentation system.

Maintain resident records as according to DDM policy and be able to use electronic documentation for health records, ISP goals, community activities, daily activities and incident reports.

Accounting for the management of petty cash and resident's personal money.

Demonstrate the ability to create healthy menus, grocery shop if assigned, prepare meals, according to menus, and properly store and label food.

Audit and understand the documentation required for the individuals served.

At all times respect and treat individuals served as adults who have rights and responsibilities.

It may be necessary to perform tasks of a nature requiring supporting residents with equilibrium problems, lifting, stooping, bending, and climbing stairs.

Maintain contact with Residential Services Coordinator and Residential Director (if needed) and report any significant events immediately including concerns from families.

Demonstrate professionalism and contact immediate supervisor when:

visited by any state agency

presented with concerns by family and day programs

visited by support coordination

Complete training schedule as noted in the Employee Accountability Checklist.

Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and other staff members as required by HIPAA.

Ensure that all individuals are supported and can explore and express their interest for community membership.

Any other task as assigned that provide supports for the individuals served.

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to go beyond specific limitations of job description.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Are you willing and available to work nights and weekends as required?
• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Are you able to pass a criminal background check if hired?
• Can you provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States?
• Do you have any of the following on your driving record? Three (3) or more moving violations or at fault accidents (or a combination of the violations and accidents) within the preceding 36 months. Super speeder ticket. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (including Open Container). Hit and Run Accident. Failure to report an accident. Operating a vehicle under a suspended or revoked license. Homicide, assault or a felony arising from the operation of a motor vehicle. Reckless Driving/Speed Contest/Racing Distracted Driving
• Do you have valid Georgia Driver's License?
• How did you find out about DDM?
• Please provide the last 5 years of your employment history-including the company name, the dates of employment, and a contact number.