Heavenly Hands, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide services in the home of a young male who is wheelchair bound and has Cerebral Palsy. The individual lives with his mother in the Chesapeake (Greenbrier area) who is very involved in his well-being.
The hours for this part-time assignment are Mon-Fri 6:00am - 9:00am and Sundays from 11:00am - 8:00pm. The rate of pay is between $17.50 - $18.00/hr.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop skills in ADL’s and adapt to community and home environments. Empower and support each individual in developing their own lifestyle.
- Train in functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
- Train in functional skills related to use of community resources (transportation, shopping social and recreational activities, etc.)
- Monitor health and physical condition and assist with medication and or medical needs.
- Assist with personal care, ADLs and use of community resources (completing personal care tasks when physically unable to do so, ensure hygiene and eating needs are met, complete daily tasks)
- Train in adapting behavior for home and community (redirecting anger, handling social encounters with others, developing a circle of support)
- Ensures all services are documented as required by agency procedures and regulatory standards
- Reads and follows the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for individuals
- Completes and submits required daily paperwork, monthly progress reviews/supervision for each individual according to established agency guidelines
- Demonstrates understanding of Human Rights Rules and Regulations and upholds the Human Rights Plan.
- Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items when at least 50 pounds
- Willing to travel throughout Hampton Roads and the Peninsula. Will reimburse for mileage.
- Flexible
- Detailed Documentation
- Performs other duties, as directed
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School or GED Diploma preferred
- One year work experience working with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled population preferred
- Access to a personal vehicle for client transport as required. Proof of current insurance
- Must consent to criminal records check, including a fingerprint check.
- Valid VA driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
- Must complete a TB Screening.
- Once hired, must complete all required training in a timely manner – DD Staff Orientation Test, Staff Competencies, TOVA, First Aid/CPR/AED, and medication administration training. If credentials are already obtained, please bring current copies.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Working with ID or DD individuals: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person