Direct Support Professional, Med Appts

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at Opengate Inc, as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) specializing in Medical Appointments, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the people we support receive the medical care they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives. You will be responsible for accompanying the people we support at medical appointments, advocating for their healthcare needs, and supporting them in their daily activities (ADLs).

This position is located at our Somers, NY facility and has a base schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct care and support to individuals residing in Opengate residences, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Coordinate and attend medical appointments, ensuring timely and safe transportation for residents.
• Advocate for residents during medical appointments, ensuring they receive appropriate care and follow-up.
• Accurately document medical appointments, treatments, and medication administration, communicating updates to relevant staff.
• Support individuals in their daily activities, including personal care, recreational programs, and household tasks.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, their families, staff, and external healthcare providers.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized living environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings, contributing to the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Complete required training, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention Prevention (SCIP) and Medication Administration (AMAP), and apply this knowledge in your daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Why work for us?

Hourly Rate : $19.00-$20.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.