The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities I / DD) to lead lives that are fulfilling and meaningful.
The DSP continuously promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. And serves as individuals’ primary advocate in communicating their desires, needs, and personal goals.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Attend to the needs of each individual, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, feeding, and communicating any and all other needs they may have.
- Support the needs and goals of each individual by taking them to medical appointments, visiting family and friends, to preferred leisure / recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers.
- Follow all physician / nursing staff orders, including supervision of self-administration of medication, unless Proxy trained.
- Schedule annual medical and dental appointments as needed per nursing staff or Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, storm, or other disaster (natural or manmade).
- Participate in the development of ISP goals.
- Provide training to individuals as outlined in the ISP to meet their goals.
- Maintain daily notes in accordance with DBHDD standards and any other daily data collection as outlined in the Agency’s program design.
- 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 funds, and personal possessions.
- Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with posted menus.
- Ensure house rules are followed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the House Manager of any broken / inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems that could cause injuries or illness.
- Report ANY unusual occurrences / activities and health & safety issues to House Manager in a timely manner.
- Report incidents of suspected individual abuse to the House Manager as soon as discovered or reported by the individual or other concerned parties.
- Follow the guidance, directions, and recommendations of professional staff / consultants (e.g.BCBA, RN, RD, etc) to ensure individuals’ total needs are met.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education.
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