Lead Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

At AbleLight, people are the heart of everything we do. Our mission, vision and values reflect a commitment to people. As an organization, we are aligned, inspired and driven toward a common goal - believing that together, the best life is possible!

Directly responsible to the Manager for providing direct support activities and supervision of the persons served to help them achieve their personal goals.

Shift: Sunday- Tuesday 7am-7pm & Thursday 10am-2pm

Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Direct Support Professional or related job working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• 6 months or more previous leadership experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record
• Cleared and approved criminal record check
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Ability to assist with a two-person lift of an adult
• Ability to stand for eight (8) hours at a time.

Benefits:
We support the whole person and have designed our benefits with your and your family's total well-being in mind –
• Health and Wellness: Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
• Ongoing training to support Career Development
• Compensation based on education and experience- $22-25.50/hr

Responsibilities:
• Ensures the ISP maximizes the quality of life, supporting engaging activities to enhance the quality of daily living, individuals’ personal goals, and spiritual supports.
• Writes and enters service delivery documentation, support others in entry of information into system.
• Ensures general event reporting (GER) is maintained and is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines
• Delivers holistic person-centered care daily care, with dignity and respect and aligned with the Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping.
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with individual diet plans.
• Administers medication as documented under the direction (supervision) of a nurse.
• Schedules and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.
• Attending staff meetings and participating in continuing education.
• Audits of health appointments, individual support plans, monitoring medical supplies and prescriptions, and monthly facility audits.
• Ordering food and supplies and allocation of receipts to house and program financials.
• Functions as a front-line resource for DSP colleagues, persons supported, or parent & guardians in the home.
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