Direct Support Professional — Enable Independent Living

Henderson Economic Development; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverValley in Henderson, KY is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Exceptional Supports. The role focuses on meeting medical, health, safety, and training needs of participants while keeping homes clean and healthy as outlined in each Plan of Care.

Under supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, nutrition, documentation, medication training, and community involvement. You will work with a collaborative team to support individuals in living active lives in the community.

Responsibilities

• Attends to participant’s needs, including grooming, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and toileting per Plan of Care.
• Maintains a safe, clean home environment and follows emergency procedures and drills.
• Assists with nutrition, grocery shopping, and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Interacts with participants with dignity, promotes self-advocacy and respects participant rights daily.
• Documents progress in residential records and submits paperwork by monthly deadlines.
• Supports medication administration training and documents medication accuracy per agency standards.

Job description

RiverValley in Henderson, KY is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Exceptional Supports. The role focuses on meeting medical, health, safety, and training needs of participants while keeping homes clean and healthy as outlined in each Plan of Care.

Under supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, nutrition, documentation, medication training, and community involvement. You will work with a collaborative team to support individuals in living active lives in the community.