Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver

Attend to the needs of each resident, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, feeding and communicating other individual needs they may have Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers Follow all physicians’ orders, including administration of medication Ensure all court orders and proper reporting procedures are followed Schedule annual medical and dental appointments as needed per medical professional, Individual Program Plan (IPP) and/or Individual Service Plan (ISP) Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other natural disasters Participate in the development of the IPP/ISP goals Provide training to residents as outlined in the IPP/ISP to meet their goals Maintain records of medical/dental visits, current weight, medication (dosage, frequency and times of administration, reasons for medications, side effects, illnesses, injuries, special incidents, Personal and Incidental (P&I) funds and personal possessions Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with posted menus Ensure house rules are followed Purchase food and supplies using facility funds as needed Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the Administrator about any broken/inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems that could cause injuries or illness Communicate on a regular basis with Regional Center, day programs and other service providers and agencies as needed Report special incidents and suspected resident abuse according to applicable laws and regulations to include completing Special Incident Report (SIR) forms and report to the Administrator