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Are you looking for a 2nd or 3rd job? Evergreen Life Services is hiring PRN DSP positions that are paid $2 more per hour. As a PRN staff, you can work as little as 8 hours per week or up to 28 hours per week according to your schedule.
Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary
Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care. This position is as needed and will not have a definitive schedule or location.
Essential Job Functions
Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs
Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
Prepare meals
Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved
Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested
Care for individuals while in the hospital
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge
At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)
Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports
Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry
Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred
Physical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.
Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
Constantly alert and aware of consumer’s needs
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Will not supervise
Special Requirements
Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
Function successfully in stressful situations
Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served
Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
Work assigned shifts as required by management
Attend all training classes as required
Maintain a flexible schedule and be available to work different shifts and different locations
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some evenings when required.
Working Environment
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.
