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Direct Support Professional
Adirondack Arc
Healthcare
Night Shift
Part-time
Job Description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting people receiving services to live a full and meaningful life, by providing a wide variety of supports. The DSP encourages, and teaches skills to promote autonomy, community inclusion and provide a safe and healthy environment.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Review, understand and follow each persons plan of protective oversight, Individual Service Plan, safeguards, comprehensive functional assessment (CFA), or other service-related documentation or plan and Behavior Support plans
Ensure peoples safety by following Safeguards or Individual Plan of Protective Oversight
Support people in their personal care and document as required.
Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist/monitor people while eating
Reposition people in beds or chairs as needed
Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with people throughout the day.
Assist people to participate in community activities of their choice and build or enhance relationships
Document on a designated Agency form (ABC Sheet) persons behaviors as required
Attend to routine health-care needs of people under supervision of medical personnel
Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc
Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the people served
Assist other team members when the opportunity presents itself, when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills
Inspect equipment and environment for malfunction / disrepair
Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel
Perform CPR & First Aid as needed
Performs other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age OR high school diploma, or equivalent
Valid NYS Driver's License, one year minimum of licensed driving experience
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally
Ability to work flexible hours
Fundamental computer skills
Physical Demands
Lifting / Pulling
Squatting / kneeling
Walking and/or Standing frequently
Reaching / Bending
Pay: $19.00 - $23.63 per hour
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Overnight shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Shift Availability
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Review, understand and follow each persons plan of protective oversight, Individual Service Plan, safeguards, comprehensive functional assessment (CFA), or other service-related documentation or plan and Behavior Support plans
Ensure peoples safety by following Safeguards or Individual Plan of Protective Oversight
Support people in their personal care and document as required.
Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist/monitor people while eating
Reposition people in beds or chairs as needed
Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with people throughout the day.
Assist people to participate in community activities of their choice and build or enhance relationships
Document on a designated Agency form (ABC Sheet) persons behaviors as required
Attend to routine health-care needs of people under supervision of medical personnel
Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc
Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the people served
Assist other team members when the opportunity presents itself, when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills
Inspect equipment and environment for malfunction / disrepair
Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel
Perform CPR & First Aid as needed
Performs other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age OR high school diploma, or equivalent
Valid NYS Driver's License, one year minimum of licensed driving experience
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally
Ability to work flexible hours
Fundamental computer skills
Physical Demands
Lifting / Pulling
Squatting / kneeling
Walking and/or Standing frequently
Reaching / Bending
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Sign-On Bonus Up to $600!
Pay: $19.00 - $23.63 per hour
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Overnight shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Shift Availability
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
