Direct Support Professional [Female] - Edgewater, MD (Mon. - Fri. 7AM - 3PM)

Divine Help Healthcare Services, Inc.; Edgewater (MD); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GetHired, Inc. is seeking dedicated staff to assist participants with daily living activities and follow Maryland DDA requirements. The role involves medication reminders, safety oversight, light housekeeping, and documentation using agency systems.

Driving and community engagement are expected components of the position. The ideal candidate will have experience with developmental disability programs, a high school diploma, and completion of required trainings within 60 days, along with

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with developmental disability program participants or long-term care population preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Assist participants with activities of daily living.
• Perform support tasks as directed by Supervisor per Maryland DDA requirements.
• Assist with medication reminders as needed.
• Ensure light housekeeping duties are completed.
• Maintain participant safety at all times.
• Use agency electronic systems for communication and progress notes.
• Report and document incidents within required timeframes.
• Drive and engage in community activities and events as required.
• Adhere to professional conduct when interacting with participants and staff.

Connaissances

Experience with DD participants

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

CPR/First Aid certification

Bloodborne Pathogen

CMT certification

Description du poste

Duties:

• Assist participant with activities of daily living.
• Perform support tasks delegated by Supervisor in compliance with the Maryland DDA requirements.
• Assist with medication and medication reminders as needed.
• Ensure light housekeeping duties and chores are completed.
• Ensure safety of participant at all times.
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident report filing.
• Ability to report and document incidents within the required timeframe.
• Check and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication with program office.
• Driving and community interaction is required. This may include, and is not limited to, attending various events, or activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. A minimum of two years of experience working with developmental disability program participant or long-term care population is preferred.
2. Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Specific Requirements:

1. Pass a criminal background investigation and any other required background checks and verifications.
2. Must have own reliable transportation that is safe, smoke-free, with adequate insurance coverage and a valid driver's license.
3. Current first aid and CPR certification
4. Successful completion of the DDA required trainings outlined by DDA within 60 days of hire.
5. Possess current Bloodborne Pathogen, CMT certification.
6. Conduct self in a professional manner at all times when interacting with individual, neighbors, parents, advocates, consultants, and regulatory personnel.