Direct Support Professional Full-time

I Am Boundless; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

I Am Boundless in Cleveland, OH is seeking a staff member to work closely with the Assistant Manager to provide direct programming and daily living support to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will assist with meals, laundry, housekeeping, documentation, and transport as needed, ensuring a safe and respectful home environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate in English (spoken and written).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification required or training provided if not certified; valid Ohio driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with programming, meals, laundry, toileting, and housekeeping tasks as directed.
• Provide safe, respectful care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; maintain proper documentation.
• Transport clients as needed using Boundless vehicles or personal vehicle.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary/Objective
This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Manager for providing direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping support or other support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

InICFProgramassistsin the development and implementation of Individual Plans (IP’s)

In Supported Living and Respite,assistsin the implementation of specific care requirements individualized for each consumer.

In ICF Program,assistsin the implementation and documentation of formal IP programs and other programmatic requirements.

In Supported Living and Respite,assistsin all required documentation of services performed.

Performs related household chores as needed (to supplement resident training or resident competence); assists in the preparation of a shopping list for food and dietary supplies; assists in shopping for food and dietary supplies; assists in laundering, folding, ironing, and storing residents’ clothing; maintain adequate inventories of laundry and cleaning supplies; purchases and appropriately stores laundry and cleaning supplies as directed; assists residents in cleaning their bedrooms, bathroom, closets, etc. as individually needed.

Assistsconsumers with preparation and/or prepares nutritious meals as directed by the Dietician;providesa positive dining experience for all residents;maintainsaccountability and inventory of food and dietary supplies;maintainsproper labeling of stored and prepared food.

Assures all food preparation, storage areas, and dining areas are kept clean and sanitary;assistsresidents with the cleaning of these areas as required; cleans orassistsresidents in the cleaning of shared areas of the home such as the living room, kitchen, den, screened porch, patio; may also clean and organize the garage storage areas.

Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of all residents; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of all residents; alwaysinteract in a positive way with residents; fosters a home atmosphere.

Attends in-service training programs and staff meetings; accounts for the expenditure of resident funds;assistsin the inventorying of residents’ clothing and personal possessions; mayaccompanyresidents for clothing purchases andassistthem as necessary; repairs residents’ clothing as needed.

Transports clients as needed;operatesBoundless vehicles and/or own vehicle.

May perform delegated nursing tasks.

Assistsinmaintaininghousehold files for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards as needed; reports unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations asrequired; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and designated.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Must be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoke and in writing.

Licensure/Certification:Ability to obtain andmaintainFirst Aid,CPR- adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (Trainingwill be provided if not already certified); valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.

Experience:One-year experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Standing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Carrying (up to 50 lbs.)
• Crouching

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling
• Hearing
• Speaking

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties: