Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Independent Case Management Inc.; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Case Management Inc. is seeking compassionate in-home care aides in Russellville, Arkansas to assist clients with daily living activities, transportation, meals, and medication reminders.

You will document daily progress, monitor safety, coordinate with families and healthcare professionals, and adapt to changing needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be reliable, communicate effectively, and maintain HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require additional education.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain prompt attendance and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance (bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, medication reminders).
• Assist with transportation to appointments and errands, and serve as a companion.
• Monitor client condition and safety, and report changes.
• Document shift activities using an online platform.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Providing quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroomfunctions, feeding, planning menus, dressing, grooming, taking medication and/or administering treatments, and housework.
• Help customers make and keep appointments, provide or arrange transportation to run errands and serve as a companion
• Help customer achieve agreed-upon goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community
• Provide written daily updates of each shift’s activities using an online platform
• Observe the customer’s condition and monitor the surroundings to ensure customer safety and success. This includes monitoring of equipment and materials
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Quality decision making
• Effective communication
• Superior problem solving
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Receptive to feedback
• Positive work ethic

General Requirements for All ICM Employees

• Understands and endorses ICM’s mission and vision
• Follows all ICM policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and asks for clarification and explanation when needed
• Understands and complies with all HIPAA regulations
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (some positions require additional education)
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance

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