DSP

DSP rate of pay $13.00 per hour.
Provide client care, emotional support and supervision through assistance with daily activities and residential responsibilities.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Insure client supervision, health, safety, development and quality of care according to client’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) or other care plan.
• Provide constant care and aid to clients including but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, skin care, positioning and turning.
• Assist clients when moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
• Assist clients with medication administration to insure compliance with written physician orders.
• Provide services to clients in accordance with agency regulations.
• Document client activities, care, services, medication, vital signs, and other occurrences throughout shifts in the THERAP system.
• Clean and sanitize residential properties through daily chores as well as detailed cleaning when needed.
• Clean, fold, iron and care for client laundry and linens.
• Insure clients are dressed neatly and appropriately according to the weather and activity.
• Provide clients with emotional support and instruction in areas of care, living independently, and adapting to disability.
• Update and review current client records on-site at each property.
• Provide all approved services for the client as scheduled.
• Attend all scheduled trainings to insure training requirements are met.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Transport clients to other services, medical appointments, outings and other events as needed.
• Complete goals in accordance with client ISP and track in the THERAP system.
• Complete and submit monthly emergency drills as scheduled.
• Complete vehicle log for daily travel.
• Notify appropriate contacts immediately when a client or staff incident/accident occurs. Complete and submit appropriate documentation as required.
• Document client funds and transactions on individual spending logs in the THERAP system.
• Connect client with community resources and natural support system through activities, outings and other events planned by the Case Manager and scheduled by the Property Manager.
• Prepare client meals according to posted weekly menus.
• Attend client medical appointments as needed.
• Insure submission of required documents to various departments as scheduled.
• Protect and care for company and client property to insure long-term use.
• Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to insure client protected health information is secure.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of Easter Seals Southern Georgia policies and procedures.
• Insure that all required certifications remain current including CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Professional Certification and Licensing, TB clearance and Crisis Prevention Intervention.
• Complete continuing education as required for growth and development.
• In the absence of Property Manager, may assume duties and responsibilities of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop and physically maneuver to properly secure clients and wheelchairs in vans for transport.
• Ability to operate and properly use hoyer lift, glucose monitor, BP machine, client lifts/accessories, shower chairs and seats, other assistive devices to improve abilities and monitor overall health.
• Use of technology and office equipment including: laptop, email, Microsoft Office Suite, fax, printer, PolicyStat system, THERAP system and other client records management systems.

Job Specifications (Characteristics to perform successfully):

• Exhibit a high standard of client care.
• Maintain objectivity in position in order to set appropriate limits while working with clients.
• Work cooperatively and responsively with ESSG Leadership to ensure optimal care of clients.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with Clients, Families, Co-Workers and Community Members.
• Ability to manage time effectively and exhibit organizational skills.
• Support clients in personal growth and development while respecting differences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or approved equivalency certificate.
• Georgia Certified Nurses Aid Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aid Certification

Job Type: Full-time