Lindley Habilitation Services
Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Lindley Habilitation Services, Apex, North Carolina, United States, 27502
Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Overview Open Position – Monday-Fri 4pm–8pm and weekend hours from 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.
DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. They act as representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with the person served and established support systems. DSPs must be comfortable and willing to provide individualized care.
DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas: motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals. They also handle electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individuals.
Responsibilities
Assist individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, and preparing meals based on individual needs and a person-centered plan.
Safely transport individuals in company or personally owned vehicles.
Accompany individuals as needed to community integration activities.
Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely manner.
Actively engage individuals in their home and community.
Uphold, respect, and advocate for individuals’ rights at all times.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual information at all times.
Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
DSPs are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
Must be proficient with technology.
Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (lifting, transfers).
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must successfully complete all background checks.
Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening).
(May vary based on State/Programing requirements).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)
role at
Lindley Habilitation Services
Overview Open Position – Monday-Fri 4pm–8pm and weekend hours from 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.
DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. They act as representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with the person served and established support systems. DSPs must be comfortable and willing to provide individualized care.
DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas: motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals. They also handle electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individuals.
Responsibilities
Assist individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, and preparing meals based on individual needs and a person-centered plan.
Safely transport individuals in company or personally owned vehicles.
Accompany individuals as needed to community integration activities.
Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely manner.
Actively engage individuals in their home and community.
Uphold, respect, and advocate for individuals’ rights at all times.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual information at all times.
Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
DSPs are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
Must be proficient with technology.
Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (lifting, transfers).
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must successfully complete all background checks.
Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening).
(May vary based on State/Programing requirements).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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