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As our Direct Support Caregiver, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. Every day you will directly assist individuals with daily living activities (e.g., personal care, meals, medication, transportation), implement support plans, document progress, and facilitate community integration. You will foster a safe, respectful environment and communicate with families and care teams. To be successful in this role, you will possess a genuine passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, demonstrating patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Job Responsibility
Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities
Assist individuals with daily living activities (personal care, meals, medication, transportation)
Implement support plans, document progress, facilitate community integration
Foster a safe, respectful environment and communicate with families and care teams
Builds a positive rapport with people by learning their wants, needs, and desires
Learns about the person’s spirituality, social history and life experiences
Uses the person’s plan, Personal Outcome Measures information, and other assessments to learn about each person’s goals and dreams
Ensures each person within the department has all of his/her basic assurances met
Attends program training and accurately implements all OSP/PCSP programs
Documents in an accurate and timely manner in all applicable records
Learns about people’s vocational, community and social interests
Assists people to remain connected to their natural supports
Supports people to be active members of the community
Maintains a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and has access to a vehicle
Learns about the best possible health needs for the person
Supports people to become involved in their personal health needs
Administers medications and completes treatments according to the Medication Administration Record
Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification
Assists and supports people to have a safe and clean environment
Learns about nutritional and healthy lifestyle recommendations
Supports people to look their best by providing assistance in areas of hygiene, grooming, and attire
Assists people supported to learn about his/her personal finances
Assists with financial expenditures/budgets for people supported