Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

Description

Available Shifts:

• Alexander Female Fri 8 hrs (prefers 10a-6p)

• Benton Male/Female Mon-Fri 6:30a-7:30a, Fri 12p-8p

• Bentonville Male/Female Fri 2:30p-10p, Sat 3p-10p, Sun 8a-10pm (some flex on Sun)

• Bentonville Male/Female Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9a-4p

• Bryant Male Mon-Fri 3-11p

• Cabot Female Mon-Fri 2:30-6p

• Conway Male/Female PRN for 8a-8p fill-ins as needed

• Conway Male/Female Thurs 8a-4p, Fri 8a-12p, Sun 9a-5p

• Fayetteville Male/Female Mon-Thurs 8p-11p, Sat 8p-12a

• Fayetteville Male/Female Mon 7a-2p, Tues 2p-8p, Wed 2p-8p (flex)

• Harrison Female Fri, Sat Sun 7p-7a (overnight awake)

• Jacksonville Male/Female Sun 12:30-2:30, Tues-Thurs 5p-9p

• Little Rock Male Mon & Thurs 7a-9a

• Little Rock Female PRN needed M-F 12p-5p, some weekends

• Little Rock Male/Female Mon-Fri 3p-8p

• Little Rock Male/Female Wed-Fri 8:30a-4:30p

• Little Rock Male/Female PRN as needed, one client, between two different homes

• Little Rock Male/Female Wed 4p-11p, Thurs 4p-11p, Fri 11p-7a, Sat 6p-7a (awake O/N rate)

• Little Rock Female Mon, Tues, Thurs 4-9p, Fri 4-10p, Sat 2p-10p, Sun 3p-10p

• Little Rock Male/Female Mon 5:30-7:30p, every other Sat 12p-5p

• Little Rock Female Mon-Fri 11a-3p three days per week

• Little Rock Male Mon-Fri 4-7p, Sat & Sun 8 hrs flex

• Little Rock Female Mon & Wed 11a-3p

• Little Rock Female Tues, Thurs, Fri 3:30-9:30p & every other Sat & Sun 10 hours

• Little Rock Male/Female Mon-Fri 3p-8p

• Little Rock Female Wed 9:30a-4p, Thurs & Fri 4p-10p

• Little Rock Male/Female Mon 3-5p

• Maumelle Male/Female Mon-Fri 11p-7a (awake rate)

• Maumelle Female Weekdays mornings or afternoons, 10 hrs per week, flex

• Maumelle Male/Female Thurs 10p-8a, Fri 8p-8a (overnight hrs sleep rate)

• Maumelle Male/Female Tues 6p-8a, Wed 6p-8a (overnight hrs sleep rate)

• Maumelle Male/Female Mon-Fri 3p-10p

• NLR Male/Female Mon-Fri 3:30p-6:30p

• NLR Male/Female Mon-Fri 7:45a-8:30a, 3:30p-6:30p, mornings flex

• NLR Male/Strong F Mon-Fri 8a-4p (shared staffing)

• NLR Female Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p (moving to Benton)

• Rogers Male/Female PRN - contact for specifics

• Roland Male Mon-Fri 3p-11p (experience needed)

• Rudy Male/Female Mon-Fri 7a-3p two days per week for 16 hours

• Sherwood Female Wed, Fri, Sat 3p-8p

• Warren Male/Female Mon, Wed, Fri 9:45a-2:45p

• Warren Male/Female Tues & Thurs 8a-4p, Sat & Sun 12p-8p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Sun-Wed 10:30p-8a

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Fri 12p-11p, Sat 8a-11p, Sun 8a-5p

• Little Rock Female RHO: Thurs, Fri 3:30p-11p, Sat 8a-3p

• Little Rock Female RHO: Sat 3p-11p

• Little Rock Male preferred RHO Sun 8a-9p, Mon-Wed 3:30p-9:30p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Sun 8a-9p, Mon-Wed 3:30p-9p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Thurs 3:30p-9p, Fri 12p-9p, Sat 8a-9p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Thurs-Sun 10p-8a

• Little Rock LGBTQ/Male RHO: Mon 9a-8a, Tues 9a-8p, Thurs 4p-8p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Sun-Wed 11p-8a

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO Thurs-Sat 11p-8a

• Little Rock Male preferred RHO: Sun 8a-10p, Mon & Tues 3p-11p

• Little Rock Male preferred RHO: Wed-Fri 3p-10p, Sat 8a-3p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Sat 3p-11p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Thurs-Sat 11p-8a

• Little Rock Female pref RHO: Thurs-Sat 7a-3p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Mon-Fri 2p-9p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Thurs, Fri, Sat 11p-8a

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Sun-Wed 3p-11p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: Thurs-Sat 3p-11p

• Little Rock Male/Female RHO: PRN - 2 shifts

• Benton Male/Female Sat & Sun 7a-7p

• Cabot Female Sat & Sun 10 hrs flex per weekend, non smoker only

• Hot Springs Male/Female Sat & Sun 7a-7p

• Little Rock Male Sat 9a-4p

• Little Rock Male Sat 12-6p

• Little Rock Female Sat & Sun 8a-8p

• Little Rock Male/Female Sun 9a-5p 4x month, Sat 9-5 2x a month, Sat 9a-5p other 2x

• Maumelle Male/Female Sat & Sun 11p-7a (awake rate)

• NLR Male/Strong F Sat & Sun 10a-6p (shared staffing)

• NLR Female Sat & Sun PRN 8:30a-6:30p

• Sherwood Male/Female Sat & Sun 10a-4p PRN or every other weekend

• Siloam Springs Male Sat & Sun 12p-5p

• Wynne Male/Female Sat 9a-5p

Summary: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care and independence of individuals at Easterseals Arkansas who have physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. The DSP will increase the independence of the individual by providing training and assistance on individualized goals and objectives for daily life skills in a supportive and positive learning environment. The DSP will support the health, safety and an active lifestyle of the individual served. The DSP will provide or assist with personal care activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Programming:

• Assist in the assessment of the individuals strengths and needs.
• Provide input into the development of the individuals treatment plan (goals and objectives).
• Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual.
• Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities according to their individual functional level.
• Record accurate and detailed documentation within required timeframes regarding each individuals progress in meeting goals and objectives, personal care, behavior reports and health and safety as required by the program. Additional documentation may be required when necessary.
• Maintain a safe and organized training area that supports learning and personal growth.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and utilize positive behavior intervention to manage and promote improved behavior while remaining supportive of individuality.
• Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities based on preference and individual plans.
• Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times.
• Respond to and report unsafe conditions, environment and equipment to the Supervisor, verbally and in writing.
• Observe individuals for injury or bruises. Follow incident reporting procedures including documentation and submitting report to a Supervisor.
• Assist individuals by providing for special health care and personal care needs.
• Evaluate the individual for changes in emotional and/or physical status and report verbally and in writing any concerns to a Supervisor.
• Ensure that each individuals rights are protected.
• Use person first language and treat individuals with dignity and respect.
• Dress appropriately and professionally for the responsibilities of the position.

Transportation:

• May provide transportation to individuals served. If required to drive, will maintain a valid Arkansas Drivers License and current car insurance, will complete annual Rules of the Road training and if required, will obtain a CDL.
• Will follow all vehicle procedures including but not limited to vehicle pre-check inspection, using seat belts, wheelchair tie-downs, not using cell phone or engaging in any prohibited conduct.

Availability:

• Comply with work schedule as assigned by Supervisor. The work schedule and location may vary with little to no notice based upon workload and organizational needs.
• Ensure that the staff to individual served ratio as required by regulatory agencies are met at all times. A program may require a DSP identified as part of the employee to individual ratio to complete their scheduled work shift without an unpaid meal break provided.
• Arrive prepared for scheduled or assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Clock in and out before and after every shift or record time accurately and meet required

time frames.

• Comply with Easterseals Arkansas and the programs attendance and leave procedures.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Use a team approach to support and improve the health, behavioral and learning needs of the individuals served.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all individuals served, families, co-workers and administrative staff at all times.
• Provide a timely and professional response and/or action to individuals served, their families, caregivers and other stakeholders.

Training:

• Complete annual training as required by Easterseals Arkansas and program licensing agency by participation in trainings offered by Easterseals, licensing agency, other sources and self-study.
• Use tools and information from trainings to enhance the quality of services.

Compliance/HIPAA:

While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.

Employee has access to all protected health information of the individuals directly served by this person, except psychotherapy notes. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent OR at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and the ability to follow, give and receive written and/or verbal instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Arkansas Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain additional credentials based on future organizational and/or regulatory requirements.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and see, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Employee will refer to the individuals treatment plan for guidance when lifting or moving an individual greater than 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.