Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Intermediate Care Facility

Sample Schedules  Overnights: Sunday - Thursday 10:45pm - 7:15am Overnights: Tuesday - Saturday 10:45pm - 7:15am *Candidates should speak with their recruiter to understand which schedules are currently available.   Overview responsibilities: Treat all people with dignity and respect, ensuring all personal rights are met including communicating in a friendly and professional manner with all people, including individuals in the home, coworkers, visitors and customers. Implement active treatment, training programs, behavior plans/protocols and service goals including, but not limited to areas of self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities and community inclusion for all individuals in the home. Document all required information pertaining to programs, leisure activities, health status, personal care needs and other communication applicable to individuals in the home.  Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.  Provide positive social and leisure interaction to all individuals in the home regularly throughout the day. Safely lift, transfer and reposition all individuals in the home as outlined in daily schedules.  Use of proper body mechanics and correct physical management techniques in order to reduce risk of injury to self or others.  For individuals with medical devices such as tubes or bags, exercise caution to prevent injury or damage.  Ensure safety for individuals in the home during mealtimes.  Follow correct procedures for each individual, including but not limited to, preparation of food, diet textures, dietary restrictions, adaptive mealtime equipment and feeding assistance.  Provide assistance with personal care for all individuals in the home as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.    Qualifications 18 years of age or older required. High School Diploma required. Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future