Caregiver Job Description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a direct care level position at our various locations within the DC region. The DSP may be a full-time or part-time employee of Angel Loving Care 1 Inc. (ALC) that includes regularly scheduled weekday and weekend positions. Additionally, the DSP is expected to attend staff meetings at least quarterly that may be scheduled outside of regular hours. On occasion, the DSP may be asked to attend other meetings and or trainings outside of regularly scheduled hours
Essential Functions:
1. Assist individuals in developing skills in personal hygiene, household routines, money management and the use of community service resources.
2. Provide input into development of household schedule and implement the schedule as assigned, such that all individuals are involved in tasks/activities with necessary adaptations made as appropriate.
3. Provide House Supervisor with input on Individual Support Plan (ISP) upon request and when work with individuals indicates program changes would be beneficial.
4. Implement, document and maintain individual ISP. Implement, and maintain document on individual Behavior Change Programs.
5. Care for individual’s physical needs as their level of independence requires. Care for emotional needs through positive and supportive interactions. Document appropriate items and individual progress, medical records, and behaviors,
6. Monitor completion of individual chores and assist individuals as level of independence requires; follow through on housework schedule and meal preparation as assigned, report maintenance issues in accordance with A L C policies and procedures.
7. Ensure that the home environment and the activities provided are safe for individuals, staff, and visitors. Respond to emergencies as per A L C emergency policies and procedures.
8. Participate in the design and development of the schedule of individual recreational, leisure, and social activities and implement scheduled activities, facilitating individual participation as assigned
9. Assist individual participation, as assigned, in classes, medical appointment, and ancillary services, accompanying individual as their level of independence requires. Communicate information to the House supervisor in a timely manner regarding these activities and services.
10. Responsible to ensure that the group home/ (natural home if need be ) is properly staffed prior to leaving the site.
11. Manage and document A L C and individual monies in accordance with A L C and DDA policies and procedures.
12. Provide necessary instruction, care, follow through and accurate documentation when individuals are sick.
13. Take necessary action to ensure appropriate physical appearance and hygiene of individuals.
14. Take necessary action to ensure appropriate physical appearance and cleanliness of home.
15. Accurately process required paperwork in a timely manner.
16. Carry out medical procedures as instructed by the delegating nurse.
17. Maintain individual and home files in accordance with A L C standards, accuracy and timeliness.
18. Perform all other duties as assigned.