Direct Support Professional for the Respite house work as a team to provide training and support to individuals who require assistance to live in the community. Duties include:
- transporting consumers to and assisting them with activities
- training and assisting consumers in completing household chores (cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene)
- providing input regarding client needs and progress in interdisciplinary meetings
- monitoring consumers as a team for safety and reporting any concerns to supervisor or RN
Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions
- Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting documentation
- Excellent verbal/telephone communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
- Organizational and filing skills and time management needed for maintaining records
- Stooping, bending, sitting, standing for prolonged periods and lifting 50-75 pounds
- Ability to be CPR and SAMA certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 6 months work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred
- Valid Driver's License and proof of Liability Insurance Required
Hours: As needed
Salary: $10.50/hour
Location: 39th Street GH, Waco TX
Department: Developmental Services
This is a prn position