DSP Residential Services, NC

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Pelham, 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/h4pstrongJob 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