Direct Support Professional

Independent-Case-Management-Inc; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent-Case-Management-Inc in Arkansas seeks a compassionate caregiver to assist customers with daily living activities and health-related tasks. The role focuses on promoting independence and community integration.

You will document daily activities, monitor safety, and coordinate transport and appointments, working within HIPAA guidelines. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with punctual attendance and a positive work ethic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require additional education.
• Ability to assist with daily activities and monitor safety.
• HIPAA compliance knowledge and respectful handling of private information.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care activities including bathing, feeding, grooming, medication administration.
• Assist customers with appointments and transportation; provide companionship.
• Monitor customer condition and safety; observe equipment and materials.
• Document daily shift activities on an online platform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Feedback oriented

Positive attitude

Observation

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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