Direct Support Professional- Residential Personal Attendant

4 days ago

Oakland, United States Clausen House Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional Residential to join our team You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.

Direct Support Professionals teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives.

 

PURPOSE: Responsible for the direct supervision of adults with developmental disabilities in their homes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervise, feed, and dress residents who by reason of mental impairment need supervision and provide companionship services to such residents.

· Assist residents with personal hygiene care, including clipping nails, brushing teeth, washing hair, bathing, dressing, and related health and hygiene needs as determined and needed.

· Assist in the supervision of residents in their training and social activities as assigned.

· Review and record the progress of each resident and report observations to the supervisor.

· Supervise residents to minimize safety hazards at all times.

· Accompany residents outside the home as needed to ensure safety.

· Serve as a positive role model for residents.

· Assist in the implementation of individual program plans.

· Assure that the bedrooms, bathrooms, and common living areas are sanitary and clean. (Residents and/or cleaning staff are primarily responsible for cleaning the facilities; Residential Personal Attendants may not spend any more than 20% of their working hours in household cleaning or activities other than supervising, monitoring, feeding, or caring for residents.)

· Provide transportation when necessary.

· Assist residents with self-administered medications and keep accurate records in accordance with state requirements. Residential Personal Attendants may never give medications to residents and are not to perform regularly any other medical or quasi-medical duties such as taking pulses, monitoring blood sugars, taking vital signs, etc. (In cases of emergency, such as where CPR is required, Residential Personal Attendants may take a resident’s pulse and engage in any other activity for which they are trained as called for by the emergency.)

· Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and mandatory training.

· Be knowledgeable of Title 17 and Title 22 regulations.

· Work in other Clausen House homes as needed and be willing to work different shifts when required.

· Perform other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum High School diploma

· Minimum one year experience preferred working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferably in a residential setting.

· Possession of a valid California Drivers License and the ability to drive residents in a Clausen House vehicle if required.

· Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification.

· Willingness to undergo a DOJ criminal records clearance, health screening, and TB test.

· Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English.

· Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule and assignments.

· Ability to become certified as a Direct Support Professional within one year of hire.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Endurance – Moving About: Frequently
  • Endurance-Overall Strength: Some sedentary work. Bending, lifting, and squatting, with objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Must be able to assist residents with physical impairments. Exerts force and or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Location: Inside/Outside - Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions and temperature changes.
  • Stairs/Steps: Daily – Occurs on every shift. Ascend and descend stairs

 

Benefits include Medical (Kaiser), Delta Dental, VSP Vision, 401 K, EAP, vacation, and sick time.

To explore more please visit www.clausenhouse.org

All are encouraged to apply. Clausen House is an equal opportunity employer.

Company DescriptionFounded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions.

We currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enables our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff of over 60 professionals delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.Company DescriptionFounded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions.\r
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We currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enables our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff of over 60 professionals delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.

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