Direct Support Professional

Westbrook Health Services, Inc.; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbrook Health Services in Parkersburg, WV, is hiring a Direct Care Assistant to provide basic and supportive care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities within an assigned program. You will assist with daily living activities, health monitoring, transportation, and documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to HIPAA and agency policies. A valid driver's license is preferred; training is provided to qualify for Title XIX waiver

Qualifications

• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks.
• Post offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Title XIX waiver and other Westbrook Health Services training (provided).

Responsibilities

• Provides training, health monitoring, and daily living assistance for adults with IDD.
• Provides oversight and intervention to consumers experiencing a major behavioral health crisis.
• Acts as member of residential/day support services team and attends designated meetings.
• Maintains daily logs of patient care and reports observations.
• Monitors safety, health, behavior, and documents observations.
• Maintains sanitary conditions of the facility.
• Assists with cooking, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Accompanies consumer to doctor visits and other trips, providing transportation and companionship.
• Complies with HIPAA, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Title XIX waiver training

Job description

Brief Description

Summary

Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities within an assigned program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet Consumer and agency needs.

• Provides training, health monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living and transportation for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provides oversight and intervention to consumers that are experiencing a major behavioral health crisis.
• Serves as a member of the residential/day support services team and attends all designated meetings.
• Maintains daily logs and records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or Service Coordinator.
• Monitors consumer safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric.
• Monitors consumers to ensure their safety by observing overall health and wellness. Documents consumer functional and dysfunctional behavior according to individual program plan.
• Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Assists with cooking, laundry and other general household activities necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and general housekeeping upkeep.
• Accompanies consumer to doctor’s offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet consumer and agency needs.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

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Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• Works well in a team environment
• Work with others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful, and effective manner.
• Has a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post offer drug screen.

Education and/or Experience

Successful completion of Title XIX waiver and other Westbrook Health Services training as applicable (provided).

Physical Requirements

The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of
individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of
over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve
wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time
employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical
illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid
training provide a healthy work life balance.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment
decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful
discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is
perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally
inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.
Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to
reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is
responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether
accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the
employee and Westbrook.