Direct Support Professional

Independent-Case-Management-Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent-Case-Management-Inc in Fort Smith, AR seeks compassionate home health aide to assist customers with daily activities, monitor safety, administer medications as directed, and support independence at home.

You will document daily updates, follow HIPAA and SOPs, and collaborate with a care team to improve quality of life and community integration. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow HIPAA regulations.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily living activities (bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming).
• Arrange transportation and accompany clients to appointments.
• Support goals to improve quality of life and community integration.
• Provide written daily shift updates using an online platform.
• Monitor safety and conditions; track equipment and environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate sound decision making and effective communication.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Providing quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroomfunctions, feeding, planning menus, dressing, grooming, taking medication and/or administering treatments, and housework.
• Help customers make and keep appointments, provide or arrange transportation to run errands and serve as a companion
• Help customer achieve agreed-upon goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community
• Provide written daily updates of each shift’s activities using an online platform
• Observe the customer’s condition and monitor the surroundings to ensure customer safety and success. This includes monitoring of equipment and materials
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Quality decision making
• Effective communication
• Superior problem solving
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Receptive to feedback
• Positive work ethic

General Requirements for All ICM Employees

• Understands and endorses ICM’s mission and vision
• Follows all ICM policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and asks for clarification and explanation when needed
• Understands and complies with all HIPAA regulations
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (some positions require additional education)
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance

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