DSP Citizens Shoreham ICF

Citizens Options Unlimited; East Shoreham (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused organization dedicated to providing essential care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will assist residents with personal hygiene, implement individualized care programs, and ensure their safety and well-being. Your contributions will help enhance their independence and quality of life. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. If you are passionate about caregiving and want to be part of a compassionate team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• 6 months experience with DDI population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and daily living needs.
• Administer medications and maintain resident safety.
• Implement recreational activities to enhance resident engagement.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Recreational Activity Implementation

Safety Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Adaptive Equipment

Job description

Overview

An Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) is a community-based home that provides clinical and supportive care to people with ID/DD. People living in an ICF typically require long-term care and have a higher level of need related to medical or behavioral complexities. Clinical supports are provided on-site through an interdisciplinary team process. An ICF is regulated by the NYS Department of Health through an annual auditing process by the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assists residents with personal hygienic needs by washing, toileting, feeding, and showering to ensure that residents maintain good personal hygiene and enhance their independence. If applicable, transport residents to medical appointments. Performs light housekeeping tasks to ensure facilities are clean for residents.
2. Implements resident-specific programs by following the goal book outline to ensure independence and life goals for residents.
3. Assists residents in adhering to prescribed diets by ensuring correct portions are dispensed to maintain an ideal weight range.
4. If qualified (AMAP certified), administers medication and medical procedures by following prescriptions and doctors' orders to ensure proper medications and treatments are given to residents.
5. Maintains the safety of each resident through ongoing supervision and by utilizing safety techniques and adaptive equipment to protect residents from injury.
6. Provides ongoing supervision at all times by being in close physical proximity to residents to ensure their safety and well-being.
7. Implements recreational activities by assisting residents in arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, playing basketball, etc., to meet residents' recreational needs.
8. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss residents' progress and goal achievements and to offer and gather resident-specific information and ideas.
9. Purchases clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents' daily living needs and fulfill their requests to ensure appropriate appearance.
10. If applicable, trains new employees by covering the training manual and demonstrating direct care skills to ensure new employees are sufficiently prepared to handle their positions.
11. Performs additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required and maintained throughout employment; must meet agency insurance requirements.
• Six (6) months experience working with the DDI population preferred. Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.

Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of an adult/child participant.