Description:OHI is currently hiring individuals who have a passion for enriching the lives of individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. Interested candidates for the Nursing Student - Direct Support Professional opportunity must actively be enrolled in an RN Degree Program and must have passed Nursing 101.
Various Part-Time and Full-Time Shifts Available
Weekend and Weekday Evening, and Awake Overnight shifts available
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have passed Nursing 101.
- Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing.
Upon employment, candidates must pass all mandatory Division of Developmental Disabilities trainings and maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR, Handle with Care, and other trainings as required by Our House, Inc., the Department of Developmental Disabilities, and Medicaid.
Overview: Provide support to residents, who are individuals with developmental disabilities, in independent living skills in group homes or apartments, located in the community and operated by Our House Inc.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assisting and supervising residents in the development/enhancement of independent living skills in areas such as nutrition, meal planning and preparation, household skills, personal grooming and hygiene, money skills, recreational and social skills, safety, travel training, sexuality training, self-advocacy, and other areas.
- Providing a high level of assistance with hygiene, including but not limited to bathing, toileting, changing of adult disposable underwear, changing catheters, and changing colostomy bags (training provided).
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents.
- Providing adequate supervision for the individuals in the home as outlined in their plan.
- Supervising and documenting the administration of medication.
- Transporting residents in agency vehicles to medical appointments, shopping, activities, etc.
- Monitoring resident progress towards goals and documenting progress in the Electronic Client Record by completing accurate and detailed Goal Tracking Sheets.
- Maintaining and completing accurate household documentation during scheduled shifts and completing all necessary documentation prior to leaving.
- Managing behaviors which may include, but are not limited to, kicking, hitting, biting, pushing, etc. Training in Handle With Care Restraints and Positive Behavioral Supports provided.
- Modeling appropriate behavior for residents.
- Attending and participating in monthly staff meetings and agency staff meetings.
- Advocating for the rights of the residents.
- Identifying and working with managerial staff to meet the special/individual needs of the residents, such as physical, psychological, social, religious, civil, legal, and financial needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Grant assistance for Nursing School costs up to $3,000
- Guaranteed Full-Time RN Position with Our House Inc. upon passing NCLEX with a one-year contract
- Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount programs
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Apply today to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities!
Requirements:
- Must actively be enrolled in an RN Degree Program and must have passed Nursing 101.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have passed Nursing 101.
- Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $19.50 per hour