What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Floater position at Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc.?
***PAID TRAINING***
Days/Hours: Per Diem schedule. Hours will vary per day/week and weekends necessary. Must be flexible and have weekday/weekend availability.
GENERAL SUMMARY: (General Purpose of the Job)
Performs duties as delegated by Program Manager in licensed community residential facility for persons with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Primary Responsibilities)
Some duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency depending on the program.
• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic living environment for persons in a community residential setting.
• Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing daily living skills in a community residential setting.
• Assist individuals in maintaining their physical health and hygiene.
• Medication Administration
• Assist in organizing and participating in leisure/recreation activities.
• Demonstrate and coach the individuals using approved techniques and strategies.
• Participate in the maintenance of overall operation of a community residential setting.
• Follow Agency policy and procedures.
• To participate in the ongoing communication regarding program planning and implementation for individuals.
CONNECT FUNCTIONS:
• Read and add to program Whiteboard/Home Page as every shift
• Edit & complete your Connect time schedule block daily
• Enter Daily Notes for the individuals for whom you have provided services by the conclusion of your work day
• Enter Shift Notes and add to Individual’s Comment Log as needed
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
• 18 years or older
• 21 years or older Personal Care Homes and high school diploma required • Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard • Valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to be insured on company policy
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidate will have ability to function in a team environment.
• Candidate will have ability to work well with individuals and have the physical ability to assist with personal care such as: transferring individual for bathing, household tasks, and grocery shopping.
• Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid.
• Properly preform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs.
• Candidate will behave in professional manner; complete training programs; attend required meeting
• Unconventional Schedules; Fitzmaurice operates programs and services 24/7, 365 days per year
• Basic computer skills
• Maintain annual required training hours for position
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS: (Associated with Position)
• Acting out behavior of individual could result in aggression.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases
EOE
Salary : $17 - $18
