Direct Support Professional/Personal Attendant - Aya Living : Job Details

TITLE:Support SpecialistCLASSIFICATION:Non ExemptROLE:Residential/community-based care, support & training provider to clients with development disabilities. Reports to Service Support CoordinatorQUALIFICATIONSEducation:H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.Experience:Minimum 12 months direct support experience working in residential or community-based setting, with people of similar specific needs i.e. developmental disabilities; behavior challenges; psychiatric diagnosis; medical involvementCertifications:Must have current CPR/First Aid CertificationKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work with clients in a way that ensures the service is delivered in compliance with legislation, Aya Living's philosophy, policies, practices and contractual requirements
• To work with clients in a way that promotes their equality, diversity, choices and rights
• To develop professional working relationships with clients and establish and maintain effective communications with them and any other relevant parties
• To obtain relevant information about clients, assess their needs and contribute to the planning and delivery of the service agreement
• To keep appropriate records of work and communication, preserving the strictest confidentiality
• To contribute to the protection of individuals from all forms of abuse and report incidents appropriately
• To promote, monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of clients at home and in the community
• To administer first aid and medication as required and appropriate

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING:

• Domestic care techniques including personal hygiene, cooking & cleaning
• Social care techniques including conflict resolution and wheel chair operation
• Functional skills including financial management
• Community services and resources availability and access
• Relevant legislation, policies and practices
• Medical intervention including first aid & CPR

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal
• Excellent verbal and listening communication
• Supervisory
• Decision making
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing
• Multi-tasking
• Analytical and problem solving
• Time management
• Stress management
• Financial management
• Conflict resolution

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Assisting and supporting all aspects of client's daily living and activity choices
• Implementing and 'following through' on all aspects of all relevant service agreements
• Providing information, advice, guidance and support to individuals regarding personal issues and life choice
• Promoting and pursuing advocacy for individuals
• Liaising and consulting with the client's team as necessary
• Attending Individual Program Plan and interim meetings as directed
• Completing all data collection and daily documentation
• Ensuring client access to nutritional food that they enjoy
• Ensuring all symptoms of illness reported by clients are promptly referred to the physician of their choice and to the Support Team Coordinator
• Following all Adult Protective Services reporting guidelines
• Abiding by company policy, Federal and State Laws regarding customer confidentiality
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication links with all relevant parties as specified
• Ensuring client access to clean clothing, sanitary and sufficient hygiene supplies and laundry facilities.
• Ensuring client access to transportation as specified
• Accompanying clients to appointments and activities as specified
• Assisting client with budgeting as specified and or making company purchases as directed, providing receipts for all monies spent
• Advocating and demonstrating respect for clients' human and civil rights
• Assisting with home exterior and lawn maintenance in keeping with neighborhood standards
• Assisting with home interior maintenance, liaising with landlords regarding repairs or other services as necessary and reporting all problems and solutions as appropriate
• Assisting with all hygiene and domestic operations in the event of client inability or refusal
• Communicating with day program services as necessary in a polite friendly manner
• Administering medication as specified or required
• Assisting with provision of meals and snacks as specified and time scheduled by the client
• Preparing administrative reports and keeping all documentation filed appropriately
• Job training and personal development as necessary
• Any other duties assigned by Support Team Coordinator, or Director.
• Ideal candidate - Caregiver - Caregiving - Direct Support Professional - DSP- Direct Care Worker - Assisted Living - In Home Caregiver - Home Health Aide - HHA - Nursing Home - CNA

Compensation details:16.85-19

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