Citizens Options Unlimited
Direct Support Professional-Citizens- Non Driver
Citizens Options Unlimited, Plainview, New York, United States, 11803
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Provides ongoing care and assistance to the residents by assisting in self care and recreational activities to ensure residents maintain a safe and quality lifestyle. Values and embraces diversity in backgrounds and experiences for every person in every community. strives to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish. Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. As a non-qualified driver, you are prohibited to drive an agency vehicle or transport the people we support, regardless of circumstance.
Responsibilities
Assists resident with personal hygienic needs by washing, toileting, feeding and showering to ensure that residents maintain good personal hygiene and to enhance their independence. If applicable, accompany residents to medical appointments. Performs light housekeeping tasks to ensure facilities are clean for residents.
Implements resident specific programs by following the goal book outline to ensure independence and life goals for residents.
Assists residents in adhering to prescribed diets by ensuring correct portions are dispensed to ensure maintenance of ideal weight range.
If qualified (AMAP certified), administers medication and medical procedures by following prescriptions and doctors' orders to insure proper medications and treatments given to residents.>
Maintains safety of each resident by on‑going supervision and by utilizing safety techniques and adaptive equipment to protect resident from injury.
Provides ongoing supervision at all times by being in close physical proximity to residents to insure the residents' safety and well‑being.
Implements recreational activities by assisting residents in arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, playing basketball, etc. to meet residents' recreational needs.
Serves as a member of the inter‑disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss residents' progress and goal achievements and to offer and gather resident specific information and ideas.
Purchases clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents daily living needs and to fulfill residents' requests to ensure appropriate appearance of resident.
If applicable, trains new employees by covering training manual and demonstrating direct care skills to ensure new employee is sufficiently prepared to handle position.
Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred and six (6) months experience working with DDI population preferred. Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full- time
Job Function
Other
Industries: Individual and Family Services
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Direct Support Professional-Citizens- Non Driver
role at
Citizens Options Unlimited
Provides ongoing care and assistance to the residents by assisting in self care and recreational activities to ensure residents maintain a safe and quality lifestyle. Values and embraces diversity in backgrounds and experiences for every person in every community. strives to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish. Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. As a non-qualified driver, you are prohibited to drive an agency vehicle or transport the people we support, regardless of circumstance.
Responsibilities
Assists resident with personal hygienic needs by washing, toileting, feeding and showering to ensure that residents maintain good personal hygiene and to enhance their independence. If applicable, accompany residents to medical appointments. Performs light housekeeping tasks to ensure facilities are clean for residents.
Implements resident specific programs by following the goal book outline to ensure independence and life goals for residents.
Assists residents in adhering to prescribed diets by ensuring correct portions are dispensed to ensure maintenance of ideal weight range.
If qualified (AMAP certified), administers medication and medical procedures by following prescriptions and doctors' orders to insure proper medications and treatments given to residents.>
Maintains safety of each resident by on‑going supervision and by utilizing safety techniques and adaptive equipment to protect resident from injury.
Provides ongoing supervision at all times by being in close physical proximity to residents to insure the residents' safety and well‑being.
Implements recreational activities by assisting residents in arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, playing basketball, etc. to meet residents' recreational needs.
Serves as a member of the inter‑disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss residents' progress and goal achievements and to offer and gather resident specific information and ideas.
Purchases clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents daily living needs and to fulfill residents' requests to ensure appropriate appearance of resident.
If applicable, trains new employees by covering training manual and demonstrating direct care skills to ensure new employee is sufficiently prepared to handle position.
Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred and six (6) months experience working with DDI population preferred. Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full- time
Job Function
Other
Industries: Individual and Family Services
Shift Options
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Tues-Sat 3p-11p Full Time Westbury School St location 40 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Marietta Drive Westbury location Sun-Wed 11p-9a 40 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Jericho Birchwood Park Crescent Mon-Fri 5p-11p 30 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Westbury School St Sat - Mon 3p-11p 24 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Levittown Elm Drive location Mon, Wed- Sat 2-10pm
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Levittown Elm Drive location Fri-Tues 3-11p 40hrs per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Syosset Woodland Gate Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm 16 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Neubrech Court, Jericho 16 Hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Syosset Woodbury Rd Mon - Fri 3p-11p 40 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Woodbury location Sat-Mon 11p-9a 30 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Old Westbury location Tues-Sat 3p-11p 40 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Floral Avenue Plainview Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Country Court, Hicksville location Mon- Fri 7a-3p Full Time 40 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Old Westbury location Sat & Sun 7a-3p 16 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Old Westbury location Saturday-Sunday 7am-3pm 16 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Woodbury Orchard Drive location Fri-Sun 3p-11p 24 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Glen Head Exeter Thur-Fri 3p-11p, Sat 4p-11p 23 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Syosset Woodbury Rd location Fri 11p-7a, Sat 11p-3p 24 hours per week
Direct Support Professional-AHRC Westbury Stewart Ave location Tues-Sat 3p-11p 40 hours per week
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