Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver (Decatur)
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NOW HIRING: DIRECT CARE STAFF (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME)
Locations: Decatur, AL | All Shifts Available
At Ability Plus, Inc., our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams. We provide community-inclusive residential environments for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and professional team members dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Direct Care Staff provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior, and assisting with medications. Hiring is contingent upon passing a background check, drug test, TB test, clean driving record check, and E-Verify. Employees working 30 hours or more a week are eligible for benefits after 90 days.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Follow HCBS guidelines and Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), complete required state/API documentation, and maintain required training.
- Maintain professional conduct at all times, upholding API values by treating individuals with dignity, respect, and promoting their rights and freedom.
- Assist with personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene per individual plans.
- Provide continuous, awake supervision in a non-sleeping role; monitor general health, behavior, and dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Empower individuals to make healthy choices and assist with daily activities, including cooking, household chores, recreation, physical fitness, and money management.
- Maintain punctual attendance and adhere to API attendance approval policies.
EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid U.S. driver's license or Official State ID and clean driving record
- Acceptable background check
NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - The ability to:
- Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
- Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
- Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
- Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients as required.
- Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently.
- Committed to the daily care and quality of life of the consumers of Ability-Plus
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment.
- Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work.
- Work will require frequent local driving.
- Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients.
- Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult