Direct Support Professional - Severn, MD (Mon. - Fri. 3.30PM - 8.30PM)

Divine Help Healthcare Services, Inc.; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Divine Help Healthcare Services, Inc. is seeking a patient, tactful, cheerful healthcare support professional to assist individuals with daily living activities and maintain a safe, supportive home and community environment.

Responsibilities include driving, community interaction, adherence to Maryland DDA requirements, and using agency electronic systems for notes and incident reporting. Required are a high school diploma and current CPR/First Aid, plus background checks and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with developmental disability program participants or long-term care population.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Divine Help Healthcare Services, Inc. is seeking a patient, tactful, cheerful disposition, and enthusiastic healthcare support professional. The ability as well as the willingness to handle difficult participants is a plus.

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.