PT Overnight Direct Support Professional -28.5 hours weekly- Thursdays-Saturdays 10pm-8am

Description

Ability to read, write, and adequately record for behavior and goal programs accurately as outlined in the consumer plans: High School Diploma or a G.E.D. Valid & Unrestricted N.Y.S. Driver's License Acquire and maintain all appropriate certifications necessary for the position through internal training such as SCIP-R, AMAP, First Aid and C.P. Must be creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a positive attitude.

Requirements

• Support consumers by teaching them to be the most independent in their self-help-skills, including bathing, dressing, cooking, eating, housekeeping, laundry, and toileting. Assisting the consumer to strengthen and develop communication and socialization skills.
• To be fully aware of the goals/outcomes of each person you are working with and consistently and conscientiously work to achieve individualized valued outcomes.
• To record daily on required consumer goals, baselines, logs (including medical charts) and other reports as instructed (incident reports, as necessary).
• To assist and develop fine motor coordination, and gross motor skills through various activities and exercises.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of consumers at all times, at home and in the community.
• Encourage various modes of communication that support the development of meaningful relationships, including the modeling of appropriate behavior to persons served and community involvement and inclusion.
• Implement daily schedules, including all routines and life skills activities, as directed by a supervisor or written in the plan.
• Ability to encourage self-advocacy or to advocate as needed for the consumers.
• Ensure client health and safety while assisting residents to achieve increased independence.
• Perform job-related tasks as assigned, to include attendance and participation at meetings and training as necessary.
• Must have and show proof of COVID-19 Vaccination