Direct Support Professional: Empower Independence & Care

Paycom - ATS; Tunkhannock, Falls Township (Wyoming County, PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Putnam - Tunkhannock, PA 18657 seeks a caregiver to support individuals with disabilities in a residence. The role emphasizes person-centered supports, safety, health, and independence, helping residents with daily living activities and community inclusion.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing programs, assisting with goals, advocating for self, ensuring health care plans are followed, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED; maintains an additional 24 hours of training annually.
• Able to read and comprehend plans, behavior plans, instructions, etc.
• Able to communicate clearly in English
• Demonstrates written skills to adequately perform all required documentation.
• Possession of a current valid drivers license with acceptable drivers record from the DMV that demonstrates insurability to drive agency vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the life of the individual in their home to foster a person-centered atmosphere conducive to the growth of the individual and towards their maximum independence in all areas of daily living.
• Assist in planning and implementation of the program.
• Assist the individuals to set goals, make informed choices, and follow-through on responsibilities.
• Supports the individual to advocate for self by encouraging the individual to speak for his or her self.
• Supports the individual to get needed services, support, and resources.
• Assist the individual in getting past barriers to needed services.
• Support the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of the individual.
• Helps the individual follow health care plans and use medical equipment as needed.
• Maintains the safety of an individual in the case of emergency.
• Helps individuals to be safe and learn to be safe in the community.
• Uses universal precautions and gives first aid, as needed, in an emergency.
• Follow all specified policies and procedures, for managing behaviors, emergencies and reporting incidents.
• Act as a role model for consumers by appropriate behavior and offering assistance as indicated in Individual Service Plans.
• Provide personal care consistent with participants skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including; bathing, toileting, dressing, laundry, travel safety, etc.).
• Support the mission and vision of the organization.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written documentation

English communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Putnam - Tunkhannock, PA 18657 seeks a caregiver to support individuals with disabilities in a residence. The role emphasizes person-centered supports, safety, health, and independence, helping residents with daily living activities and community inclusion.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing programs, assisting with goals, advocating for self, ensuring health care plans are followed, and documenting activities.