Direct Support Professional

Quality of Care:

• Provide clients with assistance with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin

care, grooming, bathroom care, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.

• Assist clients with housekeeping tasks including planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping,

changing linens, making beds and laundering clothes and bedding.

• Assist client in safety needs with use of equipment (side rails, foot stools, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Follow the Plan of Care as indicated on the Aide Activity Sheet.
• Observe the client and report any changes or questions regarding his/her condition and report any changes or

questions regarding care to the Clinical Director or RN/or house manager Supervisor.
Documentation:

• Complete all agency records and reports according to agency policy and procedure.
• Accurately document services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day services are rendered.
• Submit documentation in a legible and timely manner per agency policy.

Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective communication regarding client’s care with client, family, and supervisor.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with other members of health care team, including participating in case

conferences as needed.
Professional Development:

• Attends and participates in nine (9) hours of in-service training annually, staff meetings, Quality Improvement

activities and other meetings as requested; that includes HCBS TBI/NHTD Waiver-specific training.

• Assist, teach and train the participant in activities of daily living (ADLs) through non-medical assistance. This

includes cueing, prompting, and supervision.

• May include aspects from responsibilities listed above.

Responsible To:

• Enjoys community outings

Must be at least 18 years old.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person