at TECH, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Job Description
We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide the people we serve a life that allows for personal dignity, respect, choice and opportunity. If you thrive on building relationships and have a strong commitment to supporting others, this is the job for you!
Under the supervision of a Team Leader and/or Manager this position provides personal care, training, supervision, and assessment to the individuals we serve as prescribed in Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSP) and agency policies. This position is non-exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities.
Specific duties are:
- Provides care and reports progress on a daily basis and as required by the PCSP
- Attend to the personal needs of each client in a timely and efficient manner. Such duties include: feeding, restroom needs, dressing, medication administration, and first aid needs.
- Assist clients with meal planning, food purchases, and meal preparation
- Assist clients in maintaining a healthy living environment by following processes in place for any facility or vehicle maintenance and addressing safety concerns
- Assists with and/or monitors all housekeeping tasks in client residences
- Transportation of clients via motor vehicle or assists with arranging public transportation.
- Assist clients to develop their social and communication skills while encouraging community integration.
- Constructively communicate inter-departmentally to ensure service delivery to clients.
- Participates as an active and contributing member of client's Person-Centered Support Plan team.
