DSP (Direct Support Professional) DAY SHIFT

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

DAY SHIFT POSITION:

• 7am-7pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Below are the minimum requirements

Minimum Skills:

• Must be able to obtain medical scrubs
• Direct care workers must be at least 18 years of age; qualified through education or experience; and possess, or develop before providing services, or the skills necessary to meet the needs of the recipient population.
• CPR and First aid (can be completed after hiring)
• Required education and alternatives to formal education; high school or general education development (GED) diploma
• Demonstration to the program administrator of the ability to read written instruction and to make appropriate entries regarding services in the recipients record file.

Desired Assets:

• ability to communicate with his/her supervisor and with the recipient and the primary caregiver
• ability to understand the needs of, and to work with the recipient population
• ability to be guided by the plan of care
• ability to handle household and medical emergencies
• ability to have a compassionate personality
• ability to communicate effectively with his/her peers

Duties:

Job title

Direct Support Professional

Reports to

Shift Lead

Job purpose

A direct care worker aids and cares to the developmentally disabled. The qualities of a direct care worker involves patience, empathy, strong interpersonal skills. A direct care worker provides a number of services depending on the needs of the individual; these might include running errands, choosing meal plans, assisting individuals on independent living skills, and assistance administering prescribed medication.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for a Direct Care Worker at HALF are as follows

• Prompt or Assists individuals in dressing, bathing, and completing basic hygiene task, dependent on the individuals needs.
• Oversee, document or monitor physician orders
• Ensure that individuals take their prescribed medications
• Assist individual with meals prep that adhere to any special dietary needs to the degree needed
• Assist with cleaning and housework
• Teach developmentally disabled adults how to adopt basic independent living skills:
• Cooking, making menus, grocery shopping
• Cleaning
• Laundry
• Help adults with developmental disorders shop within their budget and complete basic household task
• Work with disabled adults with basic school functions and providing support during daily activities
• Ensure that the clients are reaching their goals as outlined in the Support Plan
• Assist clients finding transportation to work, doctor appointments, grocery store, and other necessary locations.
• Serve as a companion to all clients
• Organize and help clients choose and attend activates in the community
• Properly document on clients in Therap
• Document client medication in Therap

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for a Direct Care Worker for HALF are as follows

Qualifications include:

• CPR & first aid certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass a through background check by the State of Alaska

Skills & Proficiencies

• Willingness to work with clients
• Able to work with computers
• Reporting Skills
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work well with a variety of individuals
• Ability to learn detailed knowledge of patient’s condition, symptoms, and medications
• Good Verbal Communication (clear and effective)
• Ability to think quickly and act calmly in an emergency
• Strong organizational skills
• Multitask
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork skills
• Discretion and judgment
• Patience
• Emotional strength to work with ailing clients
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of proper first aid and emergency response procedures
• Ability to maintain a friendly and open demeanor at all times.

Physical requirements

The incumbent may sit or be on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person