Respite CareDirect Support ProfessionalPRN

Full Armor Supportive Care LLC; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care tasks, ensuring client safety, and documenting services. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of developmental disabilities, and be flexible with shift availability. This role offers various benefits like performance-based bonuses and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of developmental disabilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write routine reports.
• Must be flexible and available for various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Document services provided and report changes in client's condition.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of direct care experience

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Full Armor Supportive Care is currently looking for several PRN staff with experience working with both children and adults with Developmental Disabilities. You should be available to cover Respite hours within the individual's home on a PRN basis. Hours will be scheduled no less than 48 hours in advance when possible. Must be flexible.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will play a vital and positive role in helping our clients with intellectual, cognitive, or developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential. Reports to: Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs.
• Remind/assist client with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
• Encourage self-help activities.
• Report changes in client's condition or family situation to the office.
• Document services provided.
• Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
• Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, feed and clean-up.
• Transport clients or run errands for clients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental illness and related problems; good knowledge and skills needed for community living; interpersonal skills, to include the ability to empathize and demonstrate respect and patience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively and professionally with visitors, staff, clients, outside sources at all times; communicate in English; ability to take and give direction (from administrative staff only) and comply with minimal supervision.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, reach (shoulder height, above shoulder height and below shoulder height), pull/push (25 pounds or less, 25 to 50 pounds), carry (25 pounds or less), kneel/bend/stoop/crouch and repetitive movement.

Education

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have at least one (1) year of direct care (preferred).

Specific Requirements

• Desired: Must be 21 or older with a valid driver license. Must submit a current copy of driving record.
• All applicants must have the following requirements:
• Must complete an application on site.
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must complete a TB test.
• Must complete a background check.
• Must be available for all scheduled training initial and annually.