TX - Direct Support Professional (6a-8a & 4p-8p Monday-Friday) - Caregiver : Job Details

TX - Direct Support Professional (6a-8a & 4p-8p Monday-Friday)

Caregiver

Job Location : San Marcos,TX, USA

Posted on : 2024-11-26T11:36:26Z

Job Description :
Caregiver - Residential Support Staff needed in San Marcos, TX Essential Responsibilities / Job Duties
  • Facilitates consumers in daily living activities on an assigned shift, including but not limited to: personal hygiene, dining skills, housekeeping skills, social skills, and community access, etc.
  • Provides direct support to and assists consumers in training activities as specified in ISPs and activity schedules.
  • Aids in mobility as needed for those using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
  • Assists in bedroom maintenance and teaches housekeeping skills and care of clothing.
  • Assists with meal service teach dining skills and promote social skills and personal dignity during meals.
  • Administers medications and treatments according to company policy.
  • Is assigned as a Primary Person (P2) for one or more consumers. Ensures the wellbeing at all times of the consumer(s) to whom the P2 is assigned.
  • Attends and successfully completes in-service training sessions as scheduled.
  • Serves as a role model and mentor to fellow Direct Support Professionals.
  • Completes data collection, observation notes, and daily reports as directed by agency policy and procedure.
  • Assists consumers in transportation as needed.
  • Participates as a member of the Individual Support Team giving input toward the consumer's ISP.
  • Monitors consumers' activities to ensure that safety and health care practices are observed. Ensures Universal Precaution Practices are observed.
  • Participates in and may be responsible for the daily operation of the home in one or more of the following areas: grocery shopping, overseeing consumers' money, monitoring of the physical plant and van maintenance, or monitoring of the house medications.
  • Performs related duties as required or assigned to fulfill the agency philosophy and the goals and objectives of the program site.
  • Treats consumers with dignity and respect.
  • Promotes independence, choice, and empowerment of consumers.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • A high school education or its equivalent is preferred.
  • Some previous experience in supporting/assisting those with disabilities is preferred.
  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks as required by federal and/or state laws and any other post-offer, pre-employment screenings as mandated by a governing agency or the company.
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