DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Disability-Resources-Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Resources Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking a Direct Support Professional for full-time midnight–8am shifts.

This role supports individuals with developmental disabilities, providing routine and crisis care and daily living activities in a home-like setting. Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing meals, assisting with personal care and hygiene, documenting behavior and events, and helping with development plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old and have Texas Driver’s License
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• CPR, First Aid, or SUR certification preferred
• Experience in direct care with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to enter information into a computer and perform simple calculations
• Good communication skills with staff, residents, vendors and families
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Must complete medication training within 30 days of hire
• Must communicate, read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Verify, administer and record medications and medical treatments
• Prepare and serve meals for up to 7 people
• Assist with personal hygiene and clothing
• Know individuals' abilities, disabilities and interests
• Provide behavior intervention to protect from harm
• Respond to emergencies with good judgment
• Demonstrate proper lifting techniques and body mechanics
• Participate in development of individuals’ treatment plans
• Attend and work shifts as required
• CPR readiness and safety compliance

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid

Direct care experience

Computer data entry

English proficiency

Organized

Multitasking

Medication training

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Full Time Abilene, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1076

Salary Range: $13.00 To $13.00 Hourly

Job Description

The Direct Support ICF Professional M-F midnight to 8am is responsible for the routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for specified individuals with developmental disabilities in routine and crisis situations. Responsibilities may include such duties as grooming, feeding, cooking, cleaning, observing, and reporting individuals’ conditions and behaviors. The Direct Support ICF Professional Weekend Day Staff is required to accurately document individuals’ behavior(s) throughput the daily schedule, including response to home activities, home training, and unusual incidents. Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties, while decision-making is based on well-defined guidelines. May perform other duties as assigned. Works under minimum supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify, administers and record medications and medical treatments and assure they are properly administered and recorded
• Prepare and serve meals for up to 7 people in accordance with menu provided by dietician
• Take Folks on shopping trips, occasional meals and church
• Ensure Folks are observing proper personal hygiene and are dressed with appropriate clothing
• Know each of the folks abilities, disabilities and interests
• Provide behavior intervention to ensure the Folks are protected from harm or injury due to neglect, abuse, sexual incidents, or other behavioral conduct and properly record the incident and action taken
• Ability to make decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with critical incidents
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques
• Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training
• Assure individual care techniques, treatment, therapy, and developmental programs of Folks are utilized
• Other activities are assigned by Director of Residential Services and House Manager
• Attends work on a daily basis and may be required to work a specific shift and/or overtime in accordance with DRI leave policy and performs other duties as assigned
• Ensure active and efficient care, training, and support for individuals in home living environment
• Ensure the practice of appropriate teaching techniques in all training and care activities in living and training environment
• Ensure that the home is maintained and is a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals
• Participates in the development of individuals’ treatment plans
• Other duties assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supportive role to meet DRI’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternative shift pattern assigned and/or location
• Strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Initial Selection Criteria

• Must be at least 25 years of age, hold a current valid Texas Driver’s License, and have no exclusions for insurance
• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, or SUR is preferred
• Experience in direct care working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to accurately enter information into a computer and perform simple mathematic calculations
• Must possess good communication skills and professional manner when relation got staff, residents, vendors, and families
• Must be organized and have ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Must be able to complete all training including medication training with 30 days of hire
• Must be able to communicate, read, speak, and write English language

Schedule:

Monday- Friday midnight to 8am

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct. All DRI employees are subject to random drug testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.