Direct Support Professional- Adult Residential (Whitehall, MT) at Aware Inc.

, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Activities Of Daily Living, Patient Monitoring, Behavior Management, Memory Support Systems, Patient Transport, Meal Preparation, Professional Communication, Care Planning, Facility Maintenance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Our mission is to encourage individuals with brain injuries to reach their highest level of independence and to enhance the quality of their lives by giving them the Freedom to Try. Many who have encountered a severe brain injury have been told that they will never do ______ again. That blank can be filled with anything from walking to eating without a feeding tube; or from working a job to studying for an exam. The human spirit thrives on hope and hope is the driving force behind determination and perseverance. When hope is crushed, failure to thrive quickly follows. WE BELIEVE ~ in the innate desire of people to want to continue to improve their own lives. WE BELIEVE~ there is dignity in risk; when we dare to risk failure in order to grow and accomplish.. WE BELIEVE~ that with proper support and encouragement, individuals with brain injuries CAN and DO continue to regain ground lost at the time of injury. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a direct support professional. Responsibilities: Supervise and assist residents with self-administration of medications in and out of the facility; Assist and coach residents with activities of daily living: Bathing, dressing, grooming, nourishment; Record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration rates, as well as weights as requested by the nurse; Follow all programs in accordance with the resident’s Person Centered Service Plan; Follow behavior management programs per person Centered Service Plan; Assist residents in utilizing their Memory Support Systems; Drive and assist residents to community functions and medical appointments; Assist residents in and out of the facility during group activities; Assist the Habilitation Technician and/or Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathologist; General kitchen functions including meal preparation and clean up; Assist with facility needs, as needed; Answer telephone, run errands, and direct visitors; Conduct self in a professional manner at all times; Make AWARE a home-like atmosphere and have fun; Assist with overall cleanliness of building, such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning bathrooms and shower rooms. Excited to join our organization?AWARE direct support professionals earn $17.00 - $18.00 per hour DOE/DEQ. Requirements Talents, skills, and abilities: High School Diploma or HSE is required; An acceptable criminal and protective services background check; A valid Montana Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one, and an acceptable driving record; Must complete a pre-employment Drug screening test and submit to future random Drug and Alcohol tests according to Liberty Place, Inc. policy and procedure and FTA regulations where they apply; Experience working with people (experience may be volunteer); Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension in order to understand, plan and carry out resident care plans); Ability to work under pressure and relate in a professional, mature manner to residents, family, community, and staff.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and supervision to adults with brain injuries, assisting with daily living activities and medication administration. Support residents' independence through the implementation of person-centered service plans and community integration.