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Direct Support Professional
- Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household and program site skills, travel, social support, and personal hygiene assistance for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
- Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.
- Provides assistance and oversight whole working on goals and accurately completes documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).
- Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.
- Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records (Residential Department only.)
- Other duties may include, but are not limited to, site maintenance, shopping, and oversight of the facility.
- May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
- Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.
- Received and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.
- Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling lifestyle.
- Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.