Direct Support Professional

Merakey
Any Location, PA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Direct Support Professional will supervise, instruct, and assist residents in activities of daily living, provide individualized care, and participate in in-service training courses.

What You Will Do

The Direct Support Professional will perform various tasks such as supervising residents, providing individualized care, participating in in-service training courses, and assisting with day-to-day needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Direct Support Professional will work cooperatively with all personnel involved in the active treatment of the residents, and will be able to build and maintain relationships with residents.

Requirements

  • Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of resident program progress
  • Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational and work for residents in an assigned living area
  • Ability to assist with day-to-day needs and to record and report observations
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with residents
  • Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness
  • Ability to lift and transfer residents (who typically exceed 50 pounds) utilizing recommendations as listed on the Positioning/Mobility List
  • Ability to follow procedures established for safe handling of kitchen equipment, food, and food preparation
  • Ability to maintain effective communication with staff and residents, following individual communication profiles
  • Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of residents
  • Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate flexibility and initiative with the job responsibilities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • DailyPay
  • On the Goga well-being platform
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes
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