Direct Support Professional-Citizens HKP ICF- Non Driver
Citizens Options Unlimited · NY, US
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About the Role
Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Residential Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Provide support in the areas of self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Assists resident with personal hygienic needs by washing, toileting, feeding and showering.
- Accompanies residents to medical appointments.
- Performs light housekeeping tasks.
- Implements resident specific programs by following the goal book outline.
- Assists residents in adhering to prescribed diets.
- Administers medication and medical procedures if AMAP certified.
- Maintains safety of each resident by on-going supervision and by utilizing safety techniques and adaptive equipment.
- Provides ongoing supervision at all times by being in close physical proximity to residents.
- Implements recreational activities by assisting residents in arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, playing basketball, etc.
- Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings.
- Purchases clothing, grooming, and other personal items.
- Trains new employees if qualified.
- Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.
Experience Level
- Six (6) months experience working with DDI population preferred.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
About the Company
- Values and Embraces Diversity in backgrounds and experiences for every person in every community.
- Strives to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish.
- Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.