CNA/DSP (Direct Support Professional)

1 day ago

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States Shamrock Services Full time

Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in a small home settings in accordance with Federal, State, and Local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, focusing on recommendations contained in the Individuals' Personal Plan.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

-Attend DSP classes as assigned by the CILA Coordinator/QIDP as needed

  • Conduct daily observations and documentation

  • Promote team work by assisting co-workers in the care of residents regardless of staff assignments

  • Ensure that assigned documentation is current and appropriately completed

  • Comply with written behavior programs and document behavioral incidents in individual client files

  • Ensure that clients are well groomed and appropriately attired for the weather and that clothes fit properly and are presentable

  • Assist in dining area during meal time to ensure client needs are being met through monitoring and structured programs

  • Ensure normalized training and interaction during meal periods with clients

  • Assist clients in self-medication programs

  • Complete home and client laundry as directed

  • Maintain a clean and safe environment through performance of daily cleaning

  • Assist clients on doctor appointments, dentist appointments, etc

  • Monitor individual client supplies for cleanliness and appropriateness

Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent client care information to assure patient rights are protected

  • Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent home records

  • Perform other specific duties if requested regardless of routine schedule within training and capabilities

  • Perform other special duties as designated by CILA Coordinator/QIDP or Executive Director

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have completed or be willing to complete DSP training

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Must be able to accept change of job schedule resulting in overtime without prior notice due to the health care provided by out facilities to persons with developmental disabilities

  • Must attend all in-service training and staff meetings

  • Must have knowledge of and adhere to client rights and regulations regarding privacy issues

  • Follow facility vehicle policies regarding cleanliness, no smoking, recording of mileage, etc

  • Assist in training new personnel regarding the facility, its policies and procedures,and to job position and duties

  • Required to assist non-ambulatory clients in transferring for short duration, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during work hours

  • Required to assist partially ambulatory clients in walking using a gait belt

  • Required to assist clients with their self-care such as bathing, toileting, eating, etc

  • Must be screened by finger-printing to assure no listing of convictions of previous crimes or abuse

  • Must be at least 18 years of age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy

  • Required to have a valid drivers license to operate facility vehicle and to be considered insurable based on criteria by the agency insurance carrier

  • Must be willing to undergo criminal and/or abuse record checks to determine history of conviction for violent crimes or abuse of disabled individuals, including elderly or children

  • Must assist with completion of assessments, consents and all other documentation as designated

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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