Direct Support Staff

Job Description

Job Description

1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift weekdays and weekends available- External only

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY :

The Direct Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of resident care as well as for routine maintenance of the residence.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP :

The Direct Support Staff reports directly to the Manager also the Lead Direct Support Staff on duty for all aspects of the job responsibilities. Develops and maintains relationships with the following :

• Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents’ family and / or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS :

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Participate, as assigned, in providing all aspects of direct resident care as described in residents' individual plan and properly documenting activities as appropriate by applicable rules, regulations, and licensing including :

2. Participate, as assigned, in all routine residence maintenance as is appropriate within the normal context of home ownership.

3. Responsible for safeguarding and proper handling of residents’ belongings and funds on the premises.

4. Documents appropriate resident and residence electronic health records including :

5. Participates in the normal family routine of meal preparation, as needed and assigned.

6. Participation in an ongoing program of staff in-service and staff meetings.

7. Observes all residents' rights and other appropriate legislation affecting the community residence.

8. Adheres to all community residence policies and procedures ,

9. Works as an active and constructive team member in all duties.

10 Maintains resident confidentiality and resident record confidentiality.

11. May be requested to cover coworkers’ vacation, sick, or other planned / unplanned absences from work as well as additional emergency staffing including being frozen in on shift.

12. Other duties as deemed necessary.