Direct Support Professional — Empowering Independence

Sevita; Grand Prairie (TX); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sevita's ResCare Community Living division seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist 4-6 individuals in residential settings, supporting social skills, health maintenance, medications when assigned, and daily living activities.

You will accompany individuals to appointments, help with meals, transportation, housekeeping and community integration, while maintaining confidentiality and safety in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsabilités

• Direct support to individuals per service plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records: accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets: makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference.
• Relationships: maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights: maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

Description du poste

Sevita's ResCare Community Living division seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist 4-6 individuals in residential settings, supporting social skills, health maintenance, medications when assigned, and daily living activities.

You will accompany individuals to appointments, help with meals, transportation, housekeeping and community integration, while maintaining confidentiality and safety in a supportive team environment.