Direct Support Professional

Easter Seals; South Point (OH); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Easter Seals is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support clients in Ohio in their own homes. You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, working within the Individual Service Plan to meet goals.

The role requires a High School Diploma, a valid Ohio driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and reliable transportation. Flexible schedule and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Formación

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities essential for client interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain schedules.
• Willingness to follow ISP plans and report changes to management.

Responsabilidades

• Provide basic personal care and grooming for clients in their home.
• Perform household tasks essential to health and comfort (bedding, laundry, light cleaning).
• Assist with cooking, feeding, and shopping as needed.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and outings.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and HIP standards.
• Be flexible with scheduling and overtime when required.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college in related field

Herramientas

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Participate in the consumer's Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings when requested by the consumer's interdisciplinary team.• Perform tasks and duties according to the ISP. Shall prioritize and organize tasks to achieve goals outlined on the ISP.• Maintain a clean and safe environment and shall be sensitive to the consumer's and family's needs.• Recognize changes in the consumer's condition and behavior as well as safety and sanitation hazards, report them to family and case management as appropriate.• Provide basic personal care and grooming, including bathing (and bladder/bowel requirements), care of the hair, and assistance with clothing.• Perform household services essential to the consumer's health and comfort in the home (e.g. necessary changing of bed linens or rearranging of furniture to facilitate ease of movement in the home).• Perform when necessary, homemaking tasks such as cooking, feeding, cleaning, laundry and shopping. Will also be required to accompany consumer to medical appointments, on walks/outings and other like appointments.• Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of the clients. May be required to stay past scheduled shift end time in the event of emergency.• In order to maintain the health and safety of the individuals we serve; may be required to work overtime, whether scheduled or unscheduled.• Maintain client confidentiality as required by County DD standards and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.REQUIREMENTS:• High School Diploma or Equivalent• One to four years of college in a related field is preferred• Valid Ohio Driver's License – with less than 6 points• Reliable transportation with proof of insurance• CPR/First Aid certification• Working Cellular Phone – to clock in and out for billing purposesSKILLS:• Strong interpersonal skills• Effective oral and written communication skills• Ability to manage multiple tasksPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Must be able to lift, carry push or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching.• May be required to be on feet hours at a time.ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION: • E-mail, Protected Health Information (PHI) paper and Electronic PHI