Residential Direct Support Specialist - Evening/Night Shifts

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; King George (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is seeking staff to support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and community activities. The role involves evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis, with emphasis on personal care, medication administration, and documentation.

The incumbent will assist with daily living tasks, accompany residents to appointments, and coordinate with families and other service providers to implement each resident's care plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping practices and personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend supervision on a rotating schedule.
• Assist residents with personal care, household tasks, meals, and social activities.
• Administer and document medications for residents.
• Transport residents when needed and accompany to appointments.
• Document daily progress notes and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with family and other care providers on behalf of residents.

Skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Home care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Plan of care adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is seeking staff to support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and community activities. The role involves evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis, with emphasis on personal care, medication administration, and documentation.

The incumbent will assist with daily living tasks, accompany residents to appointments, and coordinate with families and other service providers to implement each resident's care plan.