Direct Support Professional
St. Marys, PAFull-time$16–18/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional. The Direct Support Professional provides one-on-one services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in home and community settings. This role focuses on promoting emotional, physical, and personal well-being, implementing strategies to achieve individual outcomes, and assisting with daily living activities. The professional also ensures health and safety, and supports individuals in developing life skills and community engagement.
Key focus areas include Implement strategies to assist individuals in obtaining their outcome as stated in the Individual Support Plan, Complete documentation to substantiate services being delivered, and Assist the Individual and the Individual's interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the Individual's ISP.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Must Be 18+, and Active Driver’s License. Important skills include Ability To Transfer Client Into And Out Of Wheelchair, Implement Strategies To Assist Individuals, Complete Documentation, Report Changes Or Problems In Individual's Condition, Adhere To Confidentiality Standards, and Adhere To Professional Boundaries. Preferred (not required): Excellent Organization Skills and Excellent Communication Skills.
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Job Details
Requisition #:
214447
Location:
Saint Marys, PA 15857
Category:
Home Health Aide
Salary:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Position Details
32-40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday & Possibly Saturday
Assist with showering, cleaning, and taking clients out in the community.
Ability to transfer client into and out of wheelchair.
Transport clients in personal vehicle and get reimbursed for mileage.
Position Overview
Working in the home and/or a community environment the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the delivery of quality one-on-one services to intellectual and/ developmentally disabled individuals and working towards their outcome statement as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Care may also involve activities of daily living and communication with other members of the individual’s multi-disciplinary team.
Essential Job Functions
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will professionally support adult or pediatric individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well-being.
Implement strategies to assist the individual in obtaining their outcome as stated in the (ISP) Individual Support Plan.
Complete documentation to substantiate services(s) being delivered. (EVV, daily service note).
Assist the Individual and the Individual’s interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the Individual’s ISP (Individual Support Plan).
Immediately reports any changes or problems in the Individuals condition to manager.
Required to complete all documentation in accordance with state and program regulations, Aveanna HealthCare policies and procedures and any applicable accreditation standards.
Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
Assist individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.
Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal hygiene, etc.
Assist Individuals in living an everyday life.
Ensure the health and safety of the Individual.
Requirements
The desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest
High school diploma or equivalency.
Active driver’s license, current automobile insurance, current car registration and current car inspection if transporting
Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.
Must be 18 or older.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.
FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.
Other Skills/Abilities
Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries
Ability to recognize incidents and report them
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
Attention to detail
Time Management
Strong commitment to excellence
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Excellent organization and communication skills
Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills
Physical Demands
Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
Occasional lifting, caring, pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
Must be able to sit and climb stairs
Must have visual and hearing acuity
Environment
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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