Full-Time Direct Support Professional

Heart Havens Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heart Havens seeks a caring Full Time Direct Support Professional to work at our Lynchburg home in Lynchburg, VA. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities, helps with daily living activities, and facilitates participation in community activities.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will empower residents to lead full, vibrant lives, assist with meals and planning bigger events, and help residents pursue their interests and dreams in a supportive, client-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 6 months Direct Support professional experience required.
• 1-year Direct Support experience in a developmental disability residential setting preferred, or a combination of experience and certifications with two years in DD residential with consistent job history.
• Current TB results are required.
• Must be able to drive up to 8 hours and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must understand and respect residents' Human Rights and treat them with dignity.
• Must have proficient typing and computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides support to residents as outlined in ISPs and Residential Plans for Supports; adheres to Behavior support plans.
• Understands and supports residents according to Health protocols and related instructions.
• Provides residents with appropriate supervision and never leaves them alone in the home or community.
• Supports residents with Activities of Daily Living to the level needed for success.
• Encourages residents to engage with others, gain independence, and participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community.
• Encourages and supports residents’ individual choices in day-to-day life.
• Administers medications according to organizational procedures and the 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Uses customer service skills when interacting with residents, families, case managers, and medical professionals.
• Completes accurate and timely daily documentation including ISP Notes and T-Logs.
• Completes daily medication audits, resident checklists, and chore checklists as scheduled.
• Maintains information in residents' records and ensures confidentiality of personal and health information.
• Identifies and responds to changing health conditions by obtaining care and documenting it.
• Notifies program leadership of incidents, behavioral changes, medical updates, and important messages.
• Completes Incident Reports in a timely manner and seeks guidance as needed.

Connaissances

Direct support

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication with residents

First Aid/CPR/AED

Medication administration

Daily living support

Documentation

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Heart Havens seeks a caring Full Time Direct Support Professional to work at our Lynchburg home in Lynchburg, VA who embrace our mission of empowerment and share our values of accountability, integrity, respect, and empathy.

We're looking for people who will encourage the people we support to be true members of their communities by helping them connect to community resources and events and motivate them to try new things. At every level of our organization, we look for people who think creatively, are team players, have strong attention to detail, and are passionate about providing inclusive communities for people with a developmental disability.

As a FT- DSP, you'll empower adults with a developmental disability to live full, vibrant, and happy lives. While you'll provide support for everyday activities, such as meal preparation, you'll also support people as they plan for bigger events, such as trips. You'll support people as they discover what they're passionate about and pursue their dreams. One thing's for sure: every day with Heart Havens is different!

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred. 6 months’ previous direct support experience required. 1-year previous direct support experience in a DD residential group home setting preferred, or a combination of experience and certifications with a minimum of two years in DD residential with a consistent job history.

Qualifications and Expectations:

• Current TB results

Physical Requirements:

• May require driving up to 8 hours
• May require frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and walking
• May require standing up for up to 8 hours
• May require lifting at times, up to 25 pounds

Required Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow service requirements
• Ability to participate in a team-oriented work environment
• Ability to manage time to successfully complete job duties
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals exhibiting a variety of characteristics
• Ability to perform First-Aid, behavior management interventions, and medication management
• Ability to support residents with Activities of Daily Living
• Ability to observe, record and report residents’ behavior, attitude and physical condition
• Ability to write objective and accurate daily notes that capture support offered and given to residents
• Ability to safely operate and maintain adaptive equipment and assistive technology
• Ability to carry out the physical requirements of assisting and lifting individuals, as necessary
• Must understand and respect residents Human Rights and be able treat them with dignity at all times
• Must be able to follow the policies and procedures of Heart Havens to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• Must be able to demonstrate abilities that improve or maintain the health and wellness of those they support.
• Must have verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with residents, co-workers, and family members
• Must model Heart Havens’ mission and values in daily actions
• Must have proficient typing and computer skills
• Must be able to transport residents in Heart Havens vehicles
• Must maintain required certifications: Therapeutic Options (TOVA), Medication Administration, and First Aid/CPR/AED

Essential Functions:

• Provides support to residents as outlined in their ISPs, Residential Plan for Supports, and other relevant support plans (e.g. Behavior support plan)
• Understands and supports residents according to their Health protocols and Health related support instructions
• Provides residents with appropriate supervision when working in the program and never leaves resident alone in the home or in the community
• Supports residents with their Activities of Daily Living to the level needed for their success
• Encourages residents to engage with others, increase independence, and participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community
• Encourages and support residents’ individual choice in their day-to-day lives and respects their choices
• Administers medications according to organizational procedures and the 6 Rights of Medication Administration
• Uses Customer Service skills when interacting with residents, families, case managers, medical professionals, etc.
• Completes accurate and timely daily documentation to include but not limited to ISP Notes and T-Logs
• Completes daily medication audits, resident checklists, and chore checklists as scheduled
• Maintains information in the individuals records, ensures individuals are treated respectfully and maintains confidentiality regarding personal and health information
• Identifies and responds to changing health conditions of the residents by obtaining immediate care and submitting documentation that reflects that care
• Notifies Program leadership of incidents, behavioral changes, medical updates, and important messages (e.g. phone messages)
• Completes Incident Reports (General Event Reports) in a timely manner and seeks guidance as needed*? Wait need to close line? Let's correct. Let's provide final JSON fully. }