Direct Support Person - DSP

CWTC - Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CWTC - Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc. in Chillicothe, IL seeks compassionate caregivers to support residents with disabilities in daily living activities, hygiene, meals, cleanliness, and mobility.

You will assist with medication administration, transportation, and coordinating medical appointments under supervision. Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, ensuring safety, completing paperwork accurately, and participating in staff meetings and trainings as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist or perform programming to help residents with disabilities obtain Discovery Plan goals.
• Assist residents with maintaining personal hygiene by helping with bathing, brushing hair and teeth or other self‑care needs.
• Change and wash soiled linens and/or clothing, and assist with laundry as needed.
• Participate in activities with residents, including transportation of residents.
• Assist residents with mobility as needed.
• Assist with the preparation or preparation of meals for residents.
• Assist residents in maintaining a safe and sanitary bedroom and/or bathroom, including making beds, putting personal items away, and keeping floors cleaned.
• Teach daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Perform daily cleaning of the facility, laundry, bed checks (if shift requires) and water temperature checks (if required).
• Administer medication.
• Complete required paperwork completely and accurately.
• Transport or escort residents as needed.
• Coordinate medical appointments with assistance of the house manager.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Perform other tasks not inconsistent with qualifications or regular duties as assigned.

Job description

Essential Duties

• Assist or perform programming to help residents with disabilities obtain Discovery Plan goals.
• Assist residents with maintaining personal hygiene by helping with bathing, brushing hair and teeth or other self‑care needs.
• Change and wash soiled linens and/or clothing, and assist with laundry as needed.
• Participate in activities with residents, including transportation of residents.
• Assist residents with mobility as needed.
• Assist with the preparation or preparation of meals for residents.
• Assist residents in maintaining a safe and sanitary bedroom and/or bathroom, including making beds, putting personal items away, and keeping floors clean and free of tripping hazards.
• Teach daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Perform daily cleaning of the facility, laundry, bed checks (if shift requires) and water temperature checks (if required).
• Administer medication.
• Complete required paperwork completely and accurately.

Other Duties

• Transport or escort residents as needed.
• Coordinate medical appointments with assistance of the house manager.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Perform other tasks not inconsistent with qualifications or regular duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Physical conditions include bending, standing, stooping, driving, lifting up to 25 pounds, and being able to stay awake during assigned hours.
• Environmental conditions include working around cleaning chemicals and kitchen appliances.
• Interpersonal conditions include communicating clearly with adults with disabilities.
• Work assignments and schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Related Condition

• All employees are responsible for reporting any information, however acquired, pertaining to possible abuse or neglect of consumers to the Director of Quality Improvement, the Safety Director, or the Executive Director.

Safety and Accident Prevention

• Employees must follow all safety policies and use necessary protective equipment when applicable.
• Employees are responsible for reporting safety hazards and/or accidents to their supervisors immediately.