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PRIME RESIDENTIAL

Direct Support Professional

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$30,489 / year median in Texas

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

for developing, assessing, facilitating and monitoring all components of assigned caseloads. All duties will be performed based on administrative training and direct supervision by the facility Administrator or designee. The Direct Care Worker will maintain a flexible, organized and efficient work schedule and is employee to work overtime. This will be either a full- or part-time position.
Duties Include:
Serve as a positive role model to resident Maintain resident progress notes and assist in developing goal- oriented service plans Provide resident supervision and maintain appropriate documentation Establish helping relationships with residents Report all inadequacies in provision of service to residents as specified by Prime, LLC GRO and contract guidelines Participate in individual and goup counseling, as needed Prepare and submit documentation and reports within required timelines Keep Shift Supervisor informed of all observations made Provide crisis intervention for resident Attend and participate in training, workshops and in-services provided by Prime , LLC GRO or outside agencies, as requested Maintain confidentiality in all areas of resident and program operations Maintain professional and ethical standards as prescribed by Prime LLC GRO Comply with the agency and program and policy procedure manual Comply with all Licensing Standards as well as funding source guidelines Knowing which children you are responsible for Child care services for each assigned child Being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity Providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of each child's on-going activity as appropriate Being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety In deciding how closely to supervise a child, the care giver must take into account: The child's age The child's individual differences and abilities The indoor and outdoor layout of the operation Surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risk The child's physical, mental, emotional, and social needs Caregiver must be aware of the children's habits, interests, and any special needs, including any special supervision needs Provide a safe environment Cultivate developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned but flexible program activities Positively reinforce children's efforts and accomplishments; Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written information or instructions given by the parent or other professionals Implement and follow the children's service plan If a child is participating in an unsupervised childhood activity, the caregiver must: Know where the child will be; Give the child a specific time to return to the operation or the caregiver's location Provide, arrange, or confirm an appropriate method of transportation to and from the activity Give the child a way to contact the caregiver in an emergency Be available to respond if the child contacts the caregiver and needs immediate assistance. Caregivers that supervise a child receiving treatment services for an emotional disorder must maintain daily progress notes for the child. Caregiver must sign and date each progress note at the time the progress note is completed. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or G.E.D. required with two years' experience working with troubled resident as a para-professional, volunteer or intern in a social service, residential, educational or institutional setting, or two years college credit (30 credits) preferred and six months experience with troubled resident . Any educational or experiential qualifications to be considered as equivalent Additional Required Experience Must possess excellent organizational, writing, analytical, and processing skills. Should be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention and have excellent communication skills. Conduct individual and group counseling, seek advocacy for resident, and embrace cultural diversity awareness. Must have the ability to work as a direct care staff with a diverse population. Must have a valid state driver's license. Must Be able to pass a drug test. Compliance Agreement I understand the above to be the minimum requirements for the position of Direct Care Worker. Further, I understand that my duties may expand or be adjusted in accordance to the needs of Prime, LLC GRO.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$12.00
Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift On call Weekend availability
COVID-19
considerations: Employees wear mask, use hand santizier, wash hands and wash down surfaces frequently. Residents wash hands frequently. Residents, staff and vistors temperature must be checked upon having contact with others. If you're feeling sick please stay home.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Caregiving:
1 year (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
Multiple Hiring 4 candidates for this role Urgently hiring Job activity Employer reviewed job 3 days If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $15.00 per hour
Experience:
Caregiving:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) CPR Certification CPI (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person