Direct Support Professional: Evening & Overnight Caregiver

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is seeking a direct care professional to provide evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend supervision for adults with developmental disabilities in a home and community setting. Duties include personal care, meal planning, and documenting daily progress in accordance with each resident's plan of care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in related settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities or mental illness preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered practices and techniques.
• Ability to document accurate participant records.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Assist with medications administration and documentation.
• Monitor health and safety needs and communicate changes to the team.
• Escort residents to appointments and activities; transport as needed.
• Follow resident plans of care in collaboration with families and providers.
• Maintain secure home environment and document daily progress notes.

Skills

Person-centered care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Observation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is seeking a direct care professional to provide evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend supervision for adults with developmental disabilities in a home and community setting. Duties include personal care, meal planning, and documenting daily progress in accordance with each resident's plan of care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in related settings.