Vacancy caducado!
We are located in North County San Diego / Vista
WE ARE HIRING DSP's / Caregivers! FULL & PART TIME
The Direct Support Professional provides support to adults with developmental disabilities in activities of daily living. While working in residential settings, the direct support professional encourages individual choices and self advocacy, interpersonal communication skills, problem solving abilities, money management skills, and community integration. The goal of the direct support professional is focused on enriching the life of each individual they support.
Primary Accountabilities include:
Act as a role model and encourage positive interactions with others.
Work with individuals to encourage positive choices
Become familiar with the program plan for each individual in the facility.
Understand behavior modification techniques and how to correctly implement them.
Understand and assist individuals in exercises designed to improve or maintain, mobility range of motion and self-help skills.
Document incidents that occur and maintain current progress notes and data frequency counts on each client assigned to them.
Attend necessary staff meetings and in-service training.
Assist individuals in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills.
Assist with basic medical treatment as prescribed.
Assist in medication administration and monitoring and ensure proper documentation of such.
Ensure open lines of communication with individuals, staff members, and administrator.
Assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping, as assigned.
Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to individuals in a warm, caring manner.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe home environment for individuals residing in the home.
Participate in recreational activities in a variety of settings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Have a valid California Drivers License
Complete pre-employment requirements including in-house training and orientation
Complete a background check
High School Diploma or GED
Direct Support Professional Certification Level 1 and 2, desirable.
Minimum one year experience in a residential setting working with adults with developmental disabilities.
Familiarity with charting, medication administration, and positive behavior support.
Vacancy caducado!