Direct Support Professional-Care StaffVanCare, Inc. • Vancouver, WA, USA

Direct Support Professional-Care Staff

VanCare, Inc. • Vancouver, WA, USA

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Job Title

Direct Support Professional

Reports to

Direct Support Supervisor

Employer

VanCare, Inc.

Education level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

No previous experience is required.

Wage Range

$21.00 - $23.50 per hour

Core Function

Provide direct support to individuals in activities of daily living.

Major Tasks Required of Position :

Assist supported individuals with basic needs including, but not limited to : personal care (including bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.), medication administration and management, activities of daily living (ADL's), support toward meeting the objectives of their Skills Programs / Goals, meal preparation, household tasks / maintenance (including yard maintenance, household Daily Task and Communication Record, etc.), finance management in accordance with VCI standards and protocols
Build and maintain positive relationships with supported individuals through active, consistent engagement in conversation and activities; and by supporting them to safely access their community and participate in creative community activities
Adhere to all VCI policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited to Agency Mission, philosophy, WAC's / RCW's, Residential Guidelines. This also includes completion of the DDA required 40-hour Core Curriculum training for residential services and maintaining 12 continuing education credit hours annually for the duration of employment
Build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and leadership team. VanCare, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, and gossip of any kind; or anything that negatively impacts the morale of the team or overall atmosphere of the workplace
Complete all required documentation during assigned shift; complete shift-change upon arrival for shift, to include, but not limited to : reading all SCOMM's and Health T-Logs, medication bubble-pack checks, cash box checks, etc.
Ensure all required certifications (i.e., CPR / FA, NAR / C.N.A. / HCA, etc.) remain current for the duration of employment. If these certifications fail to be renewed prior to their expiration date, employees are not eligible for reimbursement of the cost of renewal.
Attend all mandatory meetings / trainings including but not limited to : weekly staff meetings, CE training, Core curriculum trainings, agency events, etc.

Time / Hourly Commitment : This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of a 30-hour work week, which is subject to change at any time, based on the needs of VanCare, Inc. and the Individuals served. The shift structure does not guarantee 40-hour weeks and consists of Beginning of Week (Sunday-Wednesday, 8.5-10 hours per day), and End of Week (Thursday-Saturday, 10-12.5 hours per day).

VanCare, Inc. reserves the right to reassign any staff member to another location without advance notice, based on the needs of the agency and the Individuals served.

PHYSICAL / LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

N : Never (not at all)

Frequency Guidelines

S : Seldom (1-10% of the time)

O : Occasional (11-33% of the time)

F : Frequent (34%-66% of the time)

C : Constant (67%-100% of the time)

Physical Demands

Frequency

Description of Task (Please limit to 55 characters)

Sitting

Completing documentation, meal time, etc.

Standing

F-C

Engaged in activities around house and in the community

Walking

F-C

Engaged in activities around house and in the community

Lifting

Household / yard maintenance, meal prep, etc.

Carrying :

Household / yard maintenance, meal prep, etc.

Pushing / Pulling :