Direct Support Professional - ABI

Direct Support Professional

• ABI Westport, MA Job Details $21.00
• $22.75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Nutrition CPR Certification First aid Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Driving Meal preparation Laundry Direct support Progress documentation Patient transport Patient personal care assistance Bathing assistance Entry level Full Job Description Job #
• 1663

Position :

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Department :

ABI Schedule :

Sunday, Monday, Thursday 8:00 AM

• 4:00 PM (24 Hrs.

/Wk.)

Pay Rate :

$21.00 (non-MAP)

• $22.

75 (MAP) General Description ABI Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides a range of assistance that is appropriate and necessary for the supported individual's health and well-being. The ABI DSP staff support allows the supported individual to accomplish activities of daily living, including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and ambulation. ABI DSP's report directly to and receive weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from the ABI Home Manager. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required At least 18 years of age MAP certification First Aid/CPR certification Completion of TB screening and testing Completion of Physical, including transportation/transfer addendum Safe driving record, current driver's license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities are based upon the needs of the individual supported and may vary depending on their unique needs and goals
• Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide service Including his or her family Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including personal care and nutrition Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday Independence within their homes and communities by assisting with light household duties, including cooking, laundry, and shopping Provides transportation as needed Maintains open communication and works with all team members Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily progress notes, incident reports, medical and dental forms, etc.

, in a timely manner Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, etc.) and completes all required training in a timely manner in accordance with training requirements Participates in routine established for support and supervision with direct supervisor Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports for their family member Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or director Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.