DSP Excel Day Program

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Monday-Friday 1st Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides support to persons served by teaching skills that foster independence and community integration

Follows the care plan as written in the ISP (i.e. goals, objectives, schedules, daily routines)

Assesses the skill level of persons served and provides appropriate assistance

Engages persons served in activities

Completes and maintains accurate records of client progress and services performed and personal financials of persons served, reporting any changes in client condition to supervisor or manager

Transports persons served to locations outside of the home / Program area

Plan, shop for, and / or prepare nutritious meals

Medication passing / monitoring and performs all medication passing / medical procedures as delegated by the RN or supervisor

Administer personal care, such as but not limited to ambulation, personal hygiene assistance, and client specific needs as delegated by the RN or supervisor

Supports the spiritual enrichment choices of persons served

Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, maintaining cleanliness of

Program vehicle, basic maintenance of outside house / Program area appearance, and running errands for program area / home.

Maintain a safe environment for persons served

Performs other job duties as assigned

Supports the mission and vision of the organization

Participates in committees and meetings

Adheres to all St. Coletta policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Requirements :

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combination of training and experience.