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POSITION SUMMARY
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside with Luxe Residential Services. This includes direct care of program individuals and implementation of Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP). Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with Luxe Residential Services policies and procedures and the State of Oregon OAR’S.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides transportation to and from activities.
Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals; Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.
Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks.
Promotes participation and involvement in the community outings.
Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to, arriving, and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule.
Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected.
Treats individuals with dignity and respect.
ACTIVITIES of DAILY LIVING
Administers medications to individuals as assigned.
Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration.
Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times.
Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating;
Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences;
Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan;
Keeps residence- both interior and exterior- and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans;
Teachers individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan.
Transports clients to and from medical appointments and outings.
Documents individuals health (i.e. seizure charts, weight, bowel movements, fluid intake.)
Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately by the end of each shift;
Completes communication log’s during shift.
Clocks in and out before and after every shift and submits Leave Request forms when applicable.
Documents all program data, including but not limited to; individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms;