RHA Health Services
Healthcare
DirectSupportProfessional
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Direct Support Professional at RHA Health Services. Skills: Direct support, Client support. Provide support for individuals. Assist in identifying needs”
Industry & Context.
Lift 30 lbs regularly, Lift minimum 70 lbs, Pull minimum 50lbs, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Climb, Stoop, Use hands to finger, Use hands to handle objects, Use hands to feel objects, Stand regularly, Walk regularly, Demonstrate proficiency in CPR, Work on hands, Work on knees, Bending, Standing, Lifting, Flexible schedule, On-call coverage
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, 2 years of experience with the population supported, Valid driver's license, Automotive insurance, Ability to pass background check, Ability to pass drug screen
Nice to Have
Associate Degree in a health related field, 2 years experience in a health related field, Work experience highly desirable, Experience with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, CPR certification, First aid certification, NCI certification, MedTech certification
What You'll Do.
Provide support for individuals
Assist in identifying needs
Implement services and supports
Understand individuals in context
Provide support in residential settings
Provide support in day care settings
Assist with implementation of personal plans
Facilitate communication of needs
Help identify personal outcomes
Work with healthcare team
Identify appropriate support methods
Help clients achieve personal goals
Provide opportunities for choice
Encourage clients to exercise control
Assist and instruct on food preparation
Assist and instruct on housecleaning
Help clients acquire social roles
Help clients acquire social habits
Assess functional levels
Provide consistent reinforcement
Provide consistent feedback
Monitor medication dosages
Transport clients to programs
Transport clients to work sites
Transport clients to community activities
Accompany clients to programs
Accompany clients to work sites
Accompany clients to community activities
Support clients at vocational sites
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interdisciplinary healthcare team
Full Job Description
**We are hiring for:** Direct Support Professional **Type:** Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of experience with the population supported. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Looking to make a difference? Bring your compassion and dependability to work with our devoted home healthcare team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities RHA Health Services is look
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