DSP - DAY SERVICES
Company: People Inc.
Location: Orchard Park
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionAll Direct Support professionals support the persons
served character, choices, strengths, interests and needs as
outlined in a persons planning. Assist in the implementation of
person centered plans. Ensures the safety, health and clean
environment for all people.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESPlans, coordinates and implements
meaningful activities on a daily basis: areas of daily living and
personal care needs as well as person centered activities that
promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.Assists in
developing and responsible for implementing person-centered
plans.Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation and laundry as
needed. Complete all tasks necessary to ensure health and safety of
each person receiving servicesAdministers medications following
proper procedures when certified.Completes daily documentation and
other paperwork promptly and accurately. Attends/participates in
general staff meetings, in-service training and other pertinent
agency meetings/trainings.Work collaboratively with other
coworkers.Flexibility to work assignments as needed at the agency
within shift and/or other availability. If hired for Day Services,
this will include being assigned a residential site to work
partially, or in full, based upon status of day program service
delivery.Responsible to record time worked at the start and end of
each shift and to work the minimum number of accepted hours that
you are hired for. Safely transports people to and from activities,
day program, and appointments following proper procedures when
approved to drive. Ensures adequate supplies are available to
support persons served needs.Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis
Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).Complies with all agency
policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS18 years of age.High School Diploma or GED
preferred.NYS Drivers License that meets agency policy
preferred.Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
Basic computer skills necessary for communication and
documentation.Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.Ability to meet physical requirements of the
position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting,
bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.Lifting
requirement 35 lbs. Ability to support people receiving services
with repositioning, lifting and transferring as required by their
person-centered plan.Physical agility and ability to react to
emergency situations, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention
and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory
guidelines.Certification in CPR.
Keywords: People Inc., Buffalo , DSP - DAY SERVICES, Other , Orchard Park, New York
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