Direct Support Professional - Virginia Beach

Job Description

Job Description

Heavenly Hands is actively hiring for a Direct Support professional for a female with CMD (congenital muscular dystrophy), cerebral palsy, severe ID, hearing and vision loss, and mild scoliosis. The individual is non-ambulatory and has a higher body weight and may require the use of specialized equipment for transfers and mobility. She lives with her mom, who is involved with her daily needs and activities.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday 5:30a-7:30a
• Tuesday - Friday 3:45p - 7:15p
• Saturday - 6:15A - 3:30P

We are offering $20.00 to $22.00 an hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop skills in ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) and adapting to community and home environments. Empower and support each individual in developing their own lifestyle. ·
• Train in functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.).
• Train in functional skills related to use of community resources (transportation, shopping social and recreational activities, etc.) · Monitor health and physical condition and assistance with medication and or medical needs.
• Assist with personal care, ADLs and use of community resources (completing personal care tasks when physically unable to do so, ensure hygiene and eating needs are met, complete daily tasks).
• Train in adapting behavior for home and community (redirecting anger, handling social encounters with others, developing a circle of support).
• Ensures all services are documented as required by agency procedures and regulatory standards.
• Reads and follows the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for individuals.
• Completes and submits required daily paperwork,
• Demonstrates understanding of Human Rights Rules and Regulations and upholds the Human Rights Plan.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items when at least 50 pounds ·
• May have random drug/alcohol testing throughout employment.
• Detailed Documentation
• Performs other duties, as directed

Must Haves:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must consent and pass criminal records check, including a fingerprint check.
• Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
• Must complete a TB Screening

Nice To Haves:

• High School or GED Diploma preferred.
• One year work experience working with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled population preferred but will train.
• Open to all experiences dealing with individuals with special needs.
• People with prior experiences with PCA and CNA are highly recommended to apply.
• Care documentation
• Care plans
• Driving
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Meal Preparation/ Meal Assistant
• Patient personal care assistance
• Patient monitoring

Once hired, must complete all required trainings in a timely manner – DSP Orientation, Staff Orientation, Therapeutic Options (TOVA), First Aid/CPR. If credentials are already obtained, please bring current copies.

Heavenly Hands, Inc. mission is to provide support in helping individuals to live in the community in their current home setting. Individuals receiving support will be provided a structured environment that promotes learning, individuality, self awareness, dignity and respect despite the challenges of their intellectual or developmental disability.

Company Description

Heavenly Hands, Inc. mission is to provide support in helping individuals to live in the community in their current home setting. Individuals receiving support will be provided a structured environment that promotes learning, individuality, self awareness, dignity and respect despite the challenges of their intellectual or developmental disability.