Direct Support Professional

ICM, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM, Inc. in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a PRN home health aide to provide compassionate in-home care and support customers in daily living activities. Duties include helping with bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders when needed, and coordinating transportation as required.

Role emphasizes safety, accurate shift updates via the online platform, and adherence to HIPAA. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with flexibility to work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Willingness to perform housekeeping tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with daily activities.
• Assist with appointments and transportation planning.
• Ensure customer safety and monitor surroundings.
• Record daily updates using an online platform.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic and receptiveness to feedback.

Skills

Quality care

Patient assistance

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

PRN, Shifts vary Ft. Smith, AR

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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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