at Above Expectations in Harrington, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Sussex and Kent counties, day and overnight shifts available. Full-time, part-time, PRN
Responsibilities: The Direct Care Provider is responsible for the following but not limited to the specific responsibilities:
- Assist with formulation of LSP's (Lifespan Plan)
- Establish and maintain working relationships with families and guardians, case managers, and other interested persons.
- Assist consumers in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is in clean and good condition.
- Assist with planning and supervising activities.
- Assist Individuals with self help.
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Participate in any and all trainings that are required.
- Assist with medical care and prescription and medical information.
- Assist with meal planning.
- Ensure that the house is properly secured at night.
- Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness.
- Complete Household Duty Check List designed by Program Director.
- Record significant shift happenings and observations in daily logs through Therap and communication log.
- Be responsible for laundry as assigned.
- Monitor each individual and attend to individual's needs overnight.
- Complete overnight medication form.
- Review and the implementation of the LSP and monitors continuing LSP development.
- Administers medication records the administration of medication on accordance with DDDS guidelines. Assist the Program Supervisor with continuous monitoring of medication and administration procedures.
- Assure that each Individual is free from physical abuse
