Supported Living Care Attendant/DSP

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Developmental Services, Inc. - Washington Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

* $250 Hiring Bonus *

* Full Benefits and PTO *

Job Title: Supported Living Care Assistant/DSP

Classification: Non-Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Location: Washington

Supervisor: Coordinator, Supported Living

PURPOSE:    

Supported Living employee is the key figure in providing ongoing needed and wanted support to the people utilizing Medicaid Waiver Services. Facilitate the person served in reaching his or her maximum potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Provide support to a designated person.
  2. Document the major activities of the person served in daily notes. Maintain accurate records of support provided to the person served.
  3. Must be able and willing to use personal cell phone as needed, or company device as available for time entry.
  4. Planning and assistance in scheduling clients’ medical appointments, transporting clients to scheduled appointments, and providing care to clients as needed.
  5. Responsibly pass or monitor medication administration based on needs of persons served.
  6. Provide services in compliance with all funding sources and governing bodies (CARF, BQIS, State and Federal Law)
  7. Follow policies/procedures set forth by the Supported Living Division and the agency.
  8. Complete daily, weekly, or monthly tasks including but not limited to, purchasing groceries for persons served, transporting persons served to medical appointments and/or procedures, and providing shift coverage.
  9. Display patience in all situations involving persons served. Speak in an even, positive and personal tone of voice when conversing with persons served.
  10. Appropriately respond to persons served behavior via verbal and/or physical intervention based on the needs of the persons served.
  11. Strictly maintain confidentiality of all people in compliance with agency policies and HIPAA requirements.
  12. Monitor the physical condition of the person's home while ensuring a safe and sound environment.
  13. Use of medical adaptive equipment including, but not limited to: Wheelchair, Hoyer Lift, Shower Chairs, Blood Sugar Testing Equipment, CPAP, Oxygen, BP and any others required.
  14. Must be able to care for the physical needs of persons served including feeding, hygiene, and toileting. Must be capable of assisting in physically transferring/moving persons served when needed. Physical activities may include but not be limited to: lifting up 25-50 pounds (depending on person served); bending; reaching; stretching; grasping; visual acuity; walking; squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, guiding; and transporting. Provide first aid and physical assistance to the individual as needed.
  15. Accept supervision by cooperating with supervisor’s directives and accepting constructive feedback from supervisor in an effort to improve job performance. Communicate concerns to appropriate supervisory staff.
  16. Work scheduled hours as coordinated with Staff Scheduler. This includes the ability to work irregular shifts outside the standard agency operating hours including weekends and holidays as necessary.
  17. Meet the needs of the persons served. Must participate in the on-call rotation.
  18. Remain awake and available to support client at all times during scheduled hours.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  1. Attend staff/agency meetings and training sessions as authorized.
  2. Must be able to instruct others.
  3. Route all persons served receipts to the Client Benefit Specialist.
  4. Participate in client-related meetings, as requested.
  5. Must be willing to work at least every other weekend or one weekend shift per month.

ENVIRONMENT:

  • Potential exposure to bodily fluids, pests, contagious pathogens, and/or bed bugs.
  • Must be able to climb stairs on an occasional basis to access work areas.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

  • Attend/request related training as authorized or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  2. High School Diploma or GED, CNA preferred.
  3. Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and first aid certification annually and perform as necessary.
  4. Must possess or be able to obtain CPI certification annually and perform as necessary.
  5. Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.
  6. Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier preferred.
  7. Possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served preferred.
  8. Must have the ability to successfully work in both independent and group settings. Must have the ability to effectively communicate during a crisis situation.
  9. Dress appropriately as defined by agency and department dress code.

The above statements reflect the general functions of this job and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The supervisor, as specified above, may elaborate on, or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.

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