Direct Support Professional/Personal Attendant

Aya Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aya Living in San Diego, CA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist clients with daily living in home and community settings. You will support individuals in activities of daily living, promoting independence and ensuring safety.

The role requires a High School diploma, at least 12 months of direct support experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. You will work under the Service Support Coordinator, documenting care and coordinating with the team.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum 12 months direct support experience in residential or community-based settings with similar needs.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services in compliance with Aya Living’s policies, legislation and contract requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, choices and rights for clients.
• Develop professional relationships and maintain effective communications with clients and relevant parties.
• Assess client needs and contribute to planning and delivery of service.
• Maintain records and ensure confidentiality of information.
• Protect individuals from all forms of abuse and report incidents appropriately.
• Promote health, safety and security of clients at home and in the community.
• Administer first aid and medications as required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal

Excellent verbal and listening

Decision making

Planning organizing prioritizing

Multi-tasking

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position:Direct Support Professional/Personal Attendant

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Id:230

# of Openings:8

TITLE: Support Specialist
CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt
ROLE: Residential/community-based care, support & training provider to clients with development disabilities. Reports to Service Support Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum 12 months direct support experience working in residential or community-based setting, with people of similar specific needs i.e. developmental disabilities; behavior challenges; psychiatric diagnosis; medical involvement
Certifications: Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work with clients in a way that ensures the service is delivered in compliance with legislation, Aya Living’s philosophy, policies, practices and contractual requirements
• To work with clients in a way that promotes their equality, diversity, choices and rights
• To develop professional working relationships with clients and establish and maintain effective communications with them and any other relevant parties
• To obtain relevant information about clients, assess their needs and contribute to the planning and delivery of the service agreement
• To keep appropriate records of work and communication, preserving the strictest confidentiality
• To contribute to the protection of individuals from all forms of abuse and report incidents appropriately
• To promote, monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of clients at home and in the community
• To administer first aid and medication as required and appropriate

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING:

• Domestic care techniques including personal hygiene, cooking & cleaning
• Social care techniques including conflict resolution and wheel chair operation
• Functional skills including financial management
• Community services and resources availability and access
• Relevant legislation, policies and practices
• Medical intervention including first aid & CPR

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal
• Excellent verbal and listening communication
• Decision making
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing
• Multi-tasking
• Analytical and problem solving
• Time management
• Stress management

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Assisting and supporting all aspects of client’s daily living and activity choices
• Implementing and ‘following through’ on all aspects of all relevant service agreements
• Providing information, advice, guidance and support to individuals regarding personal issues and life choice
• Promoting and pursuing advocacy for individuals
• Liaising and consulting with the client’s team as necessary
• Attending Individual Program Plan and interim meetings as directed
• Completing all data collection and daily documentation
• Ensuring client access to nutritional food that they enjoy
• Ensuring all symptoms of illness reported by clients are promptly referred to the physician of their choice and to the Support Team Coordinator
• Following all Adult Protective Services reporting guidelines
• Abiding by company policy, Federal and State Laws regarding customer confidentiality
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication links with all relevant parties as specified
• Ensuring client access to clean clothing, sanitary and sufficient hygiene supplies and laundry facilities.
• Ensuring client access to transportation as specified
• Accompanying clients to appointments and activities as specified
• Assisting client with budgeting as specified and or making company purchases as directed, providing receipts for all monies spent
• Advocating and demonstrating respect for clients’ human and civil rights
• Assisting with home exterior and lawn maintenance in keeping with neighborhood standards
• Assisting with home interior maintenance, liaising with landlords regarding repairs or other services as necessary and reporting all problems and solutions as appropriate
• Assisting with all hygiene and domestic operations in the event of client inability or refusal
• Communicating with day program services as necessary in a polite friendly manner
• Administering medication as specified or required
• Assisting with provision of meals and snacks as specified and time scheduled by the client
• Preparing administrative reports and keeping all documentation filed appropriately
• Job training and personal development as necessary
• Any other duties assigned by Support Team Coordinator, or Director.
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