Direct Support Professional, Certified and Non Certified

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Camilla, GA/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full-Time/Part-Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$14.50 - $16.00 Hourly/div /div h4Description/h4pstrongShift Information:/strong/p pBelow are the shifts at this location. Shift availability will be based on the overall needs of the home at the present time. This is the most up to date information but shifts are subject to change and can differ slightly based on needs of the home. Please keep in mind that this location does not have a Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm shift./p pSaturday - Sunday: 08:00 am - 01:30 pm/p pSaturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 08:00 pm/p pSaturday - Friday: 02:00 pm - 10:00 pm/p pSaturday - Friday: 10:00 pm - 08:00 am/p hr / pstrongJob Summary:/strong/p pProvide resident care, emotional support and supervision through assistance with daily activities and residential responsibilities./p pstrongJob Duties amp; Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liReview residents Individualized Service Plan (ISP), Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), Healthcare Plan (HCP) and other care plans as applicable to the individual in order to provide appropriate physical and/or emotional support, care, health, and safety oversight./li liProvide constant support and care to residents including but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, skin care, positioning, and independent living skills./li liAssist residents to prepare meals and snacks according to weekly menus posted by the Site Leader./li liAssist residents when moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and/or automobiles as needed./li liAssist residents with medication monitoring to insure compliance with written physician orders and document in QuickMAR./li liAssist residents in cleaning, folding, ironing and caring for their laundry and linens./li liInsure residents are dressed neatly and appropriately according to the weather and activity./li liTransport residents to other services, medical appointments, outings, and other events as scheduled./li liSupport residents and follow the activities, outings, and other events planned/scheduled by the Site Leader and/or Residential Manager./li liAttend resident medical appointments as needed./li liFollow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to insure resident protected health information is secure./li liDocument resident activities, support, care, vital signs, health tracking, and other occurrences throughout shifts in the Therap system./li liDocument goals in accordance with resident ISP in the Therap system./li liDocument resident spending money transactions in the individual personal finance section of Therap./li liComplete vehicle log for daily travel and weekly vehicle inspection forms as needed./li liFollow the agency Individual Accident/Incident Reporting policy and complete documentation as outlined./li liMaintain knowledge and understanding of Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc. policies and procedures./li liComplete all scheduled training courses to insure requirements are met./li liInsure that all required certifications remain current including CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Professional Certification and Licensing./li liAttend scheduled staff meetings./li liParticipate in monthly emergency drills rehearsed by the program./li liProtect and care for company and resident property to insure long-term use./li liClean and sanitize residential properties through daily chores as well as detailed cleaning when needed./li liAll other duties as assigned./li /ul pstrongEssential Functions:/strong/p ul liAbility to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds./li liAbility to bend, stoop and physically maneuver to properly secure residents and wheelchairs in vans for transport./li liAbility to operate and properly use hoyer lift, glucose monitor, BP machine, resident lifts/accessories, shower chairs and seats, other assistive devices to improve abilities and monitor overall health./li liUse of technology and office equipment including, but not limited to laptop, email, fax, printer, Microsoft Office Suite, Paycom, PolicyStat, Thearp, QuickMAR, and other resident records management systems./li /ul pstrongJob Specifications (Characteristics to perform successfully):/strong/p ul liExhibit a high standard of resident care./li liMaintain objectivity in position in order to set appropriate limits while working with residents./li liWork cooperatively and responsively with ESSG Leadership to ensure optimal care of residents./li liDevelop and maintain positive and productive relationships with Residents, Families, Co-Workers and Community Members./li liAbility to manage time effectively and exhibit organizational skills./li liSupport residents in personal growth and development while respecting differences./li /ul h4Qualifications/h4brpstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/p ul liHigh School Diploma or approved equivalency certificate/li liGeorgia Certified Nurses Aid Certification (CNA) is preferred. Equivalent work experience or other certifications will be considered./li liCPR/AED Certification/li liFirst Aid Certification/li /ul