DSP

This position is on an as needed basis at Megan's House.
Job Summary:
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 (CNA) is preferred. Equivalent work experience or other certifications will be considered.
? CPR/AED Certification
? First Aid Certification

Job Type: Full-time