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Direct Support Professional

Kalix

#Medication Administration #HIPAA #Patient Care #Personal Care #Direct Support Professional #Social Services #Behavioral Support #Job Coaching #Disability Services

Quick overview

Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with basic living, employment skills, and personal care. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing schedules, and maintaining a safe living environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a successful background check are required.

high schoolTeamworkEffective CommunicationPatient AdvocacyMedication AdministrationBudgetingCrisis InterventionTransportationData CollectionPersonal CareBasic Living Skills Training

Job description

Description Tuesday-Saturday6am-2pm 1.
Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
2.
Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job Coaches) 3.
Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.
4.
Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
5.
Providing transportation as assigned.
6.
Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
7.
Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
8.
Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.
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Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
10.
Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
11.
Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches) 12.
Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
13.
Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches) 14.
Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
15.
Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. 18 years or older. 2. A high school diploma or GED. 3. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. 4. A driving record that makes you insurable. 5. Must complete a successful background check Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively. 2. Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times. 3. Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect. 4. Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services. 5. Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities. 6. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.