Caregiver - Day shift - Pierre

Job Title: Direct Support Professional- Day Services Department: Operations Reports To: Day Services Supervisor Date: July 1, 2024 Job Summary: The Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Day Services, is responsible to work cooperatively with the Day Services Supervisor and other staff in developing, implementing and evaluating the care and support for the individuals we serve.

The DSP Day Services Mobridge is responsible for reporting any concerns regarding program or personnel issues to the Day Services Supervisor and working in collaboration with leadership and their fellow colleagues to uphold quality standards of care and service delivery.

The DSP supporting Day Services will provide direct support services to the individual(s) served as defined and outlined within the Individual Service Plan(s).

These services would include assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, meal preparation and assisting in the activities of daily living etc.

DSP Day Services has extensive driving and transportation responsibilities based on program location and associated geography of the individuals served.

Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in and/or the planning and coordination of daily personal cares, personal hygiene, medical needs, diabetic and nutritional requirements, activities and field trips.

Also, individual support and transportation requirements of the participants at all times while they are under the care and supervision of Vista Care Day Service Programs.

Actively assists in activities and techniques that can increase the quality of life for all individuals attending.

Required to report all incidents involving aggression, behavioral intervention, medical situations or treatments relating to staff or individuals, any pertinent information to the Day Services Supervisor in a timely manner.

Updates information on each individual to keep it up to date.

Adheres to and supports all Vista Care policies and procedures.

Adheres to and supports all VIsta Care core values, actively supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Follows direction of program supervisor Is familiar with and respects the rights of the individuals served.

Acts as an advocate for the individuals served and supported ensuring they are treated in an age appropriate manner, with dignity and respect.

Provides a clean, comfortable atmosphere ensuring the environment is always homelike and kept clean.

Relates to those served and supported with a caring and professional attitude.

Involves individuals in the decorating and care of their surroundings.

Responsible for completing daily charting, logs, documentation, and plans for individuals supported in a timely, thorough manner based upon all Vista Care policies and procedures.

Verifies that medications have been administered properly by adhering to all policies and that medications are stored properly in the locked cabinets Understands and able to identify signs of agitation for the purpose of imple...