Direct Support Professional: Empowering Caregiver in Crafton

Merakey; Ingram (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

EAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Merakey is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Crafton/Pittsburgh, PA to provide daily living assistance and individualized care for residents with various needs. You will document progress, support activities, and ensure safety in a structured setting.

Role involves teamwork with the interdisciplinary staff, participation in training, and helping with meals, transportation, and community activities. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Competenze

• Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of resident program progress.
• Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational and work for residents in an assigned living area.
• Ability to assist with day-to-day needs and to record and report observations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with residents.
• Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents (who typically exceed 50 pounds) utilizing recommendations as listed on the Positioning/Mobility List.
• Ability to follow procedures established for safe handling of kitchen equipment, food, and food preparation.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with staff and residents, following individual communication profiles.
• Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of residents.
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate flexibility and initiative with the job responsibilities.

Mansioni

• Supervises, instructs or assists residents in activities of daily living.
• Provides individualized care and documentation under professional direction.
• Engages residents in structured/unstructured activities.
• Participates in in-service training courses.
• Performs housekeeping in resident areas including laundry and cleaning.
• Plans and provides guidance in social, recreational, work and community activities.
• Documents observations of resident behavior and reports to the team.
• Transports residents to activities, appointments, and emergencies.
• Assists with meal planning, preparation and service.
• Ensures safety and a positive living environment for residents.
• Develops and documents goal plans aligned with needs and services.
• Works cooperatively with all personnel involved in active treatment.
• Participates as a member of the resident interdisciplinary team.
• AVS - House Manager Aide (PHMC)

Conoscenze

Functional assessments

Reading

Read & write

Reports and records

Social activities planning

Observation recording

Relationship building

Record keeping

Lifting assistance

Kitchen safety

Communication

Supervision

Adaptability

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Merakey is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Crafton/Pittsburgh, PA to provide daily living assistance and individualized care for residents with various needs. You will document progress, support activities, and ensure safety in a structured setting.

Role involves teamwork with the interdisciplinary staff, participation in training, and helping with meals, transportation, and community activities. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver's license is preferred.