GA – Day Program DSP (Direct Support Professional) – Augusta 4000

Day Program DSP We are looking for : Full-Time Community Facilitators in Augusta, GA Shift and Shift hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : am to 4 : pm Pay Starting at : per Hour Sign on Bonus : $ Caregiver is a leading Texas-based provider of services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that supports clients with the design, delivery, and management or personalized treatment plans in order to help them lead their best lives.

We are looking for a Community Facilitator to join our team! FIND YOUR PASSION. BE UNIQUE. SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. Everyone at Caregiver, Inc.

Company is committed to a common goal creating a world-class experience for our individuals. We are passionate about what we do while making a difference.

We work with integrity, accountability, transparency, and compassion in everything we do because we understand those, we serve have a choice in providers.

Our company provides care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives independently.

The Day Program DSP will assist the Day Habilitation Director with individual care at the DayHab based on the policies, procedures and quality of service required by Caregiver.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Behavior should be professional at all times and consistent with Caregiver’s culture, mission, values, and policies and procedures, including treating clients and others with dignity and respect.
• Assist participants in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitor for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for participants at all times.
• Assist with and / or train participants in, activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, other person hygiene, feeding, toileting, transferring and other similar tasks.
• Plan and support participants in daily activities, which may include, but not limited to, household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and money management.
• Assist participants with therapeutic exercises, supervising self-administration of medication, documenting on food and / or liquid intake or output, and performing other medically related services, including health maintenance activities such as provide training and assistance to participants in making healthy dietary choices and following any pre-established orders by medical professionals.
• Provide training and support to participants in the areas of social, emotional, physical and special intellectual development in conformity with participants’ Individual Service Plan (ISP) or behavior support plan (BSP).
• Submit documentation and complete paperwork in a timely manner, as necessary, to meet Caregiver Inc’s, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Complete required, on-going training and documentation requirements within Caregiver Inc and state required timeframes and meeting region required competency levels.
• Safeguard participant protected health information and other confidential information.
• Report to work on time, and if unable to report to work, or if there is a need to come to work late, or leave early, follow Caregiver’s Leave Policy.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by designated and / or authorized staff.
• Safely transport clients to and from recreational activities, errands, work, and personal appointments, and comply with Caregiver’s vehicle safety, maintenance and cell phone use policies
• Assist with all housekeeping in the Day Hab including cleaning and sterilizing restrooms.

Education and / or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be years or older
• Minimum of 1 year working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the HCS program
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Good communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to provide hands-on personal care
• Must have basic computer and word processing skills

Why join Caregiver? Fulfilling work Our mission is to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion.

We are committed to creating a world-class experience for the individuals we serve. Family Culture Inspired by the company’s founders more than years ago, we work hard to keep that family feel across each of our locations.

We want to be your home away from home. Professional Growth Opportunities % of our organizational leaders started as direct care professionals.

By taking a proactive approach in our employee’s growth and professional development, we mitigate employee turnover, increase employee satisfaction, and drive productivity. Benefits :

• FREE virtual doctor visits and prescription DISCOUNT card for ALL employees AND family, save hundreds per visit!
• NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
• $, in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees.
• $, in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
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