Direct Support Professional

DSP 455 Supported Living

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedule Day 12 rotation

I. HEALTH AND SAFETY/CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A. Programming Outcomes:
  • 1. Support individuals in meeting their personal outcomes*
  • 2. Monitor and record data on personal outcomes*
• B. Supporting Roles (for the individuals):
  • 1. Provide the appropriate level of support the situation requires according to individual support plan or health status*
  • 2. Support individuals in choice making
  • 3. Support and assist the individuals in their work, social and leisure activities*
  • 4. Support and assist community integration*
  • 5. Support family relationships
  • 6. Remain on shift until the relief person arrives*
  • 7. Be attentive to and report any health and safety concerns of individuals*
  • 8. Ensure the safety of all individuals in case of emergency events, such as fire, tornado, and armed intruder*
  • 9. Follow emergency procedures accurately and promptly, such as CPR, First Aid, Heimlich Maneuver, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • 10.Observe and record accurate information on seizure reports*
  • 11.Practice Universal Precautions*
  • 12.Support individuals at healthcare appointments*
  • 13.Support positive life style choices
  • 14.Administer medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures according to individual program plan*
  • 15.Physical ability to assist in Hydrotherapy Pool (hot and humid conditions) and recreational pool according to individual program plan*
  • 16.Keep all chemicals and cleaners securely locked up*
  • 17.Complete all required documentation per shift*
• C. Personal Hygiene:
  • 1. Perform all personal hygiene in a private setting*
  • 2. Assist in bathing, hair care, dental hygiene, and shaving*
  • 3. Keep personal care boxes stocked, clean and in order*
  • 4. Assist in fingernail care*
  • 5. Assist with dressing and undressing*
  • 6. Assist with individuals selecting appropriate, clean, seasonal clothes*
  • 7. Assist with toileting and changing adult briefs*
  • 8. Utilize mechanical lifts according to individual program plan*
  • 9. Complete all required documentation per shift*
• D. Physical Requirements:
  • 1. Utilize proper lifting techniques in all areas*
  • 2. Ability to lift, move, and position individuals according to Physical Therapy guidelines according to individual program plans*
  • 3. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat*
  • 4. Ability to push, pull, reach, and stretch*
  • 5. Ability to run as needed in emergency situations*
  • 6. Ability to work in noisy environments, indoor and outdoor as needed*
  • 7. See Work Capacity Addendum, effective November 16, 2012*

II. DOMESTIC RESPONSIBILITY – assist and support the Individual in the following duties:

• A. Laundry
  • 1. Wash and dry individual’s clothing and household linens
  • 2. Fold and iron clothes
  • 3. Maintain clothing inventories
  • 4. Label clothes
• B. Kitchen:
  • 1. Prepare snacks and meals per individual guidelines*
  • 2. Clean kitchen, eating area, and wash dishes after meals*
  • 3. Sweep, mop and empty trash daily*
  • 4. Clean major appliances as needed
  • 5. Check expiration dates of food and discard expired items*
  • 6. Ensure thermometers are visible and accurate in all refrigerators and freezers*
• C. Bedrooms:
  • 1. Ensure closets and drawers are organized
  • 2. Make beds daily, change linen when needed, at least weekly
  • 3. Dust, sweep and mop daily
• D. Bathrooms
  • 1. Keep bathroom stocked with towels, soap, and toilet paper*
  • 2. Clean sink, toilet, shower/bathtub, counter, mirror, and equipment daily*
  • 3. Sweep, mop and empty trash daily
• E. Community, work and classroom areas:
  • 1. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust daily
  • 2. Empty trash and recycling containers daily*
  • 3. Clean trash cans as needed
  • 4. Take trash cans to street or dumpster*
  • 5. Maintain perimeter of worksite (e.g. classroom hallways, patios, driveways, carport)*
  • 6. Disinfect common and shared surfaces and items daily*
  • 7. Be alert to and report maintenance needs and safety concerns*
• F. Maintain Equipment:
  • 1. Clean and care for wheelchairs and cushions daily*
  • 2. Change air filters as needed
  • 3. Unstop backed-up toilets
  • 4. Ensure wheelchair and mechanical lift batteries are charged daily*
  • 5. Clean and care for all heavy equipment and machinery as required*
  • 6. Be alert to and report any equipment and machinery needs or safety concerns immediately*

III. TRANSPORTATION AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

• 1. Purchase fuel for vehicles per OGC fueling guidelines*
• 2. Safely secure passengers who use wheelchairs in vehicles per OGC policy*
• 3. Operate vehicle wheelchair lifts safely per OGC guidelines*
• 4. Support individuals in arranging transportation for appointments and events and while riding in the vehicle
• 5. Maintain a valid driver's license with an F endorsement and liability insurance (if driving personal cars for OGC purposes); inform agency immediately if license or insurance is revoked, suspended or expired*
• 6. Drive vehicle safely per environmental conditions and defensive driving guidelines*
• 7. Keep exterior and interior of vehicle clean
• 8. No eating, drinking, or smoking allowed in vehicles at any time*
• 9. Use of cellphone or other electronic devices is not allowed while driving an OGC vehicle per OGC policy*
• 10. Keep vehicle fuel tank at least ½ full at all times*
• 11. Become familiar with local community routes, roads, major sites, and attractions
• 12. Know the location and the proper use of safety equipment present in an OGC vehicle (e.g. First aid kit, web cutter, triangles, etc.)*
• 13. Complete a daily vehicle pre-trip inspection to insure that vehicle is safe and legal to drive. Report any discovered defects or problems to Transportation Dept. immediately per OGC policy*
• 14. Complete a post-trip inspection at the end of every trip to ensure that no passenger is ever left in vehicle unattended per OGC policy*
• 15. Operate vehicle per local, state and federal laws and per OGC policy*

IV. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• A. Orange Grove Center Policies and Procedures:
  • 1. OGC Mission Statement
  • 2. Attendance policy*
  • 3. Behavior management policy*
  • 4. On call procedures*
  • 5. Individual rights*
  • 6. Conduct Violation Policy*
  • 7. Time keeping system*
  • 8. Departmental policies and procedures*
  • 9. Dress code*
  • 10. Substance Abuse policy*
  • 11. Criminal Charges policy*
  • 12. Incident Management policy*
  • 13. Accident Reporting policy (employee and individual)*
  • 14. Emergency Procedures*
• B. Training:
  • 1. Orientation/Annual Refresher*
  • 2. Person Centered Training*
  • 3. Behavioral Management programs*
  • 4. Crisis Prevention techniques*
  • 5. First Aid & CPR*
  • 6. Physical & Nutritional Management*
  • 7. Defensive driving*
  • 8. Needs Specific to Individuals*
  • 9. Universal Precautions*
  • 10. Right to Know*
  • 11. Positive Behavior Supports*
  • 12. On-line Training*
• C. Paperwork and Documentation: (Timely reporting required per company policies)
  • 1. Leave request
  • 2. Behavior incident reports (reportable & non-reportable)*
  • 3. Seizure reports*