Direct Support Professional Haywood County & Buncombe County

IRENE WORTHAM CENTER - POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE Direct Support Professional	FLSA Status Non-Exempt	Revised 4/7/16, 4/24/18, 04/22/22, 10/16/2024
Home Department Residential Services	Location Irene Wortham Residential Center Inc.
SUPERVISED BY Direct Support Professional\Supervisor, Home Manager, Residential Coordinator	SUPERVISES None

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Position Summary

Provide inclusive care to all clients including feeding, bathing, dressing, incontinence changing, etc. Ensure clients safety and well-being at all times. Carryout client individualized programs and services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Implement programs and procedures as prescribed in client IPP and accurately document client performance.
2. Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients at all times.
3. Ensure client’s basic needs (i.e. toileting, eating, bathing, etc) are met.
4. Attend all mandatory in-service training and staff meetings and contribute to problem identification and solution.
5. Report and document any relevant changes in behavior/performance.
6. Report and document any medical concerns.
7. Attain and maintain all required training.
8. Must successfully complete medication administration training, receive a passing score on the Medication Administration Exam, and complete of observed error free medication passes.
9. Follow Universal Precautions and OSHA Guidelines related to Exposure to Blood and Bodily Fluids.
10. Follow Emergency Plan as needed.
11. Interact with residents and other employees using proper voice tone, tolerance, and patience.
12. Have knowledge of individual’s rights and ensure that rights are respected at all times.
13. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of each resident.
14. Understand resident’s immediate needs and address them in a therapeutic manner.
15. Demonstrate a working knowledge of ICF/IID Policies and Procedures.
16. Seek out information needed to perform duties by following proper chain of command.
17. Work closely with co-workers in a team approach and communicate information accurately.
18. Complete assigned tasks and, when needed, be willing to complete special tasks. Must also be willing to work assigned shifts in any residence, or ADA.
19. Transport residents to Doctor/Dentist appointments and other meetings as necessary.
20. Complete a resident inventory for each resident every three months as directed.
21. Complete household/housekeeping duties as assigned.
22. Other Duties as assigned.