Rome, GA - Direct Support Staff

Mary Rush Care Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

DDM is a Christian Ministry seeking compassionate individuals to join our team in Rome, GA. This part-time position offers a 9pm-9am shift every other Friday and Saturday with a pay rate of $14.

You will support residents with daily living skills, follow ISP plans, document health records, supervise medications, accompany medical appointments, prepare meals, manage petty cash, and maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar caregiving role is preferred.
• Willing and available to work nights and weekends as required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to pass a criminal background check if hired.
• Able to provide documentation proving permission to work in the United States (US citizen, permanent resident, or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Support residents in daily living skills according to ISP and skill levels.
• Observe all agency and state policies; attend staff trainings.
• Document health records using electronic documentation; maintain confidentiality.
• Supervise residents with medication administration as prescribed.
• Schedule transportation and accompany residents to medical appointments; act as resident advocate.
• Prepare meals according to menus; maintain safety and storage of food.
• Maintain resident records and report significant events to supervisors.
• Support residents with activities and community integration; maintain a respectful environment.

Job description

Have a heart for supporting others? Come join our team

LOCATION: ROME, GA

Shift: Every other Friday and Saturday 9pm-9am

PAY RATE: $14 Part -Time

DDM is a Christian Ministry and it is our purpose to provide residents with the highest quality of care and services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

Treat residents and co-workers according to the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12): “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Support residents in daily living skills according to the ISP and skill levels.

Observe and follow all agency and state policies and procedures.

Attend staff educational meetings, webinars and trainings.

Demonstrate person-centered service with the individuals served by integration in the community and completing notes using person centered language.

Maintain DDM residence by completing safety drills and cleaning schedules. Report all facilities concerns through the secured email system to the Residential Services Coordinator and Residential Director.

Maintain DDM vehicles and observe all policies and traffic laws.

Supervise residents with self-administration of medications as prescribed and follow DDM policy concerning medications.

Schedule, transport, and become the residents advocate at medical appointments as needed and complete documentation in the electronic documentation system.

Maintain resident records as according to DDM policy and be able to use electronic documentation for health records, ISP goals, community activities, daily activities and incident reports.

Accounting for the management of petty cash and resident’s personal money.

Demonstrate the ability to create healthy menus, grocery shop if assigned, prepare meals, according to menus, and properly store and label food.

Audit and understand the documentation required for the individuals served.

At all times respect and treat individuals served as adults who have rights and responsibilities.

It may be necessary to perform tasks of a nature requiring supporting residents with equilibrium problems, lifting, stooping, bending, and climbing stairs.

Maintain contact with Residential Services Coordinator and Residential Director (if needed) and report any significant events immediately including concerns from families.

Demonstrate professionalism and contact immediate supervisor when:

• visited by any state agency
• presented with concerns by family and day programs
• visited by support coordination

Complete training schedule as noted in the Employee Accountability Checklist.

Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and other staff members as required by HIPAA.

Ensure that all individuals are supported and can explore and express their interest for community membership.

Any other task as assigned that provide supports for the individuals served.

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to go beyond specific limitations of job description.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Are you willing and available to work nights and weekends as required?
• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Are you able to pass a criminal background check if hired?
• Can you provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States?
• Do you have any of the following on your driving record? Three (3) or more moving violations or at fault accidents (or a combination of the violations and accidents) within the preceding 36 months. Super speeder ticket. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (including Open Container). Hit and Run Accident. Failure to report an accident. Operating a vehicle under a suspended or revoked license. Homicide, assault or a felony arising from the operation of a motor vehicle. Reckless Driving/Speed Contest/Racing Distracted Driving
• Do you have valid Georgia Driver's License?
• How did you find out about DDM?
• Please provide the last 5 years of your employment history-including the company name, the dates of employment, and a contact number.