DSP - Cordele, GA, United States

Job Summary:

Provide client care, emotional support and supervision through assistance with daily activities and residential responsibilities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

? Insure client supervision, health, safety, development and quality of care according to clients Individualized Service Plan (ISP) or other care plan.

? Provide constant care and aid to clients including but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, skin care, positioning and turning.

? Assist clients when moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

? Assist clients with medication administration to insure compliance with written physician orders.

? Provide services to clients in accordance with agency regulations.

? Document client activities, care, services, medication, vital signs, and other occurrences throughout shifts in the THERAP system.

? Clean and sanitize residential properties through daily chores as well as detailed cleaning when needed.

? Clean, fold, iron and care for client laundry and linens.

? Insure clients are dressed neatly and appropriately according to the weather and activity.

? Provide clients with emotional support and instruction in areas of care, living independently, and adapting to disability.

? Update and review current client records on-site at each property.

? Provide all approved services for the client as scheduled.

? Attend all scheduled trainings to insure training requirements are met.

? Attend scheduled staff meetings.

? Transport clients to other services, medical appointments, outings and other events as needed.

? Complete goals in accordance with client ISP and track in the THERAP system.

? Complete and submit monthly emergency drills as scheduled.

? Complete vehicle log for daily travel.

? Notify appropriate contacts immediately when a client or staff incident/accident occurs. Complete and submit appropriate documentation as required.

? Document client funds and transactions on individual spending logs in the THERAP system.

? Connect client with community resources and natural support system through activities, outings and other events planned by the Case Manager and scheduled by the Property Manager.

? Prepare client meals according to posted weekly menus.

? Attend client medical appointments as needed.

? Insure submission of required documents to various departments as scheduled.

? Protect and care for company and client property to insure long-term use.

? Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to insure client protected health information is secure.

? Maintain knowledge and understanding of Easter Seals Southern Georgia policies and procedures.

? Insure that all required certifications remain current including CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Professional Certification and Licensing, TB clearance and Crisis Prevention Intervention.

? Complete continuing education as required for growth and development.

? In the absence of Property Manager, may assume duties and responsibilities of this position.

? All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

? Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

? Ability to bend, stoop and physically maneuver to properly secure clients and wheelchairs in vans for transport.

? Ability to operate and properly use hoyer lift, glucose monitor, BP machine, client lifts/accessories, shower chairs and seats, other assistive devices to improve abilities and monitor overall health.

? Use of technology and office equipment including: laptop, email, Microsoft Office Suite, fax, printer, PolicyStat system, THERAP system and other client records management systems.

Job Specifications (Characteristics to perform successfully):

? Exhibit a high standard of client care.

? Maintain objectivity in position in order to set appropriate limits while working with clients.

? Work cooperatively and responsively with ESSG Leadership to ensure optimal care of clients.

? Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with Clients, Families, Co-Workers and Community Members.

? Ability to manage time effectively and exhibit organizational skills.

? Support clients in personal growth and development while respecting differences.

Minimum Qualifications:

? High School Diploma or approved equivalency certificate

? Georgia Certified Nurses Aid Certification (CNA) is preferred. Equivalent work experience or other certifications will be considered.

? CPR/AED Certification

? First Aid Certification

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