Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

• Administers medications to individuals as assigned
• Has 1-2 years’ experience working with developmentally disabled
• Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration
• Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed
• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating
• Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences
• Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual service plan and behavior plan
• Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident’s personal space clean, organized, and tidy, laundry, mopping, and dusting
• Documents individuals’ health (i.e., temperature, weight, bowel movements, behaviors.)
• Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily
• Completes communication logbooks during shift
• Clocks in and out before and after every shift