SUMMARY Under general supervision, is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the residents in one of the Agency’s residential facilities. Interacts in a manner which fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence. Helps create a homelike atmosphere for residents in an agency facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional (Dayhab) will include, but are not limited to the following: Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of residents.
- Ensures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at highest level.
- Trains residents in activities of daily living and in development of self-help and social skills.
- Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in residence facility.
- Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
- Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Residents’ Progress Notes and other reports as assigned.
- Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents by taking quick and decisive action.
- Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse and reports observations of co-workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
- Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and resident history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
- Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
- If emergency has caused resident to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines, may have to restrain that resident.
- Transports residents in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor’s appointments, etc.
- Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as with purchasing of food and supplies.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
- Participates fully as a member of interdisciplinary plan.
- Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information.
- Maintains written logs for recording daily activities.
- Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventative maintenance duties as needed in order to maintain a safe and homelike environment.
- Supervises any other activities as may be necessary in order to maintain quality of program.
- Dispenses prescribed medications to residents after successful completion of medication administration course and in line with Agency protocol.
- AMAP’s are supervised by residence nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
- Completes all activities related to skill buildings as outlined in individual program plans.
- Attends to personal hygiene needs of residents i.e. toileting, bathing and changing as situation warrants.
- Handles all resident specific documents in a secure and confidential manner.
- Regularly checks business email for agency notifications and announcements Regularly checks business email for agency notifications and announcements Performs related duties as requested.
