Direct Support Professional: Empower Daily Living & Growth

Amivie, LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amivie, LLC seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, individualized care to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and mental health needs. You will assist with daily living activities, support goal attainment, and document care in the EHR.

Candidates must be 18+, hold a High School Diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and pass background checks and a TB health screen.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must successfully complete all background checks
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening)

Aufgaben

• Assist individuals with goal completion as documented in the support plan
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Safely transport individuals in company or personal vehicles
• Accompany individuals to community activities
• Complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely
• Uphold individual rights andHIPAA compliance
• Adhere to policies and maintain professional boundaries
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation as required

Kenntnisse

ADL support

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Electronic documentation

Transportation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and established support systems. It’s important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve.

DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individuals .

Responsibilities

• Assist the individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, preparing meals, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
• Safely transport Individual(s) in company or personally owned vehicles.
• Accompany the Individual(s) as needed to community integration activities.
• Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
• Actively engage with Individual(s) in their home and community
• Uphold, respect, and advocate for Individual rights at all times.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of Individual information at all times.
• Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
• Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
• DSP’s are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
• Must be proficient with technology.
• Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
• Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must successfully complete all background checks
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening)
  • (may vary based on State/Programing requirements)