Direct Support Personnel

5 days ago

Worcester, United States Amergis Full time
The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home, community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides training/assistance to assigned individuals with Interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with the outcomes and goals in the individual's support plan and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director

Reports any changes in status to Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director

Documents care accurately per company policies and procedures and turns documentation in on a timely basis. Adheres to client and Amergis policy and procedures at all times

Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and In-services as requested

Provides therapeutic support in daily activities

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Accompanies resident/s to schedule activities both inside and out of the facility/home

Participates in contributing appropriate revisions of individual services plans as requested by client, team leader or program coordinator

Assists with admissions, discharges and transferring of residents

Assists residents with routine household chores and other ADLS to support independence

Assists with training new staff if applicable

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or its equivalent

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Learn More

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