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Direct Support Professional
Location:
Rock Island, IL
Description:
Actively support and further the mission of The Arc of the Quad Cities Area: To live and work in partnership with the community to support individuals with developmental and other disabilities, through a variety of support services. DUTIES DIRECT CARE Provide supervision, personal care training, and active treatment as outlined in Individual's Habilitation Plan (IHP); ensure safety and well-being of designated individuals at all times Communicate effectively with individuals we serve, their guardians, the community, family members, staff, and others Assist with all aspects of meal provision including following a menu, meal preparation, and clean up Perform health care-related duties, monitor individual health care status, and administer medication Participate in home and community recreation with individuals Assist with making home or individual purchases, obtaining receipts at all times TRANSPORTATION Drive agency and/or personal vehicle for outings, errands, grocery shopping, individual medical appointments, and as otherwise required per agency policy and procedure QUALIFICATIONS DIRECT CARE Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs; ability to assist in lifting and transferring of individuals weighing more than 100 lbs Ability to kneel on the floor and bend at the waist and knees; ability to assist an individual who may be falling; ability to conform to any position required to provide individual-related care Ability to stand and work on feet for 90% or more of scheduled shift MAINTENANCE/COMPLIANCE Ability to communicate verbally and to interact professionally Ability to perform written documentation clearly, accurately, and completely Experience in human service field preferred TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required Ability to read at an 8th grade level (must pass TABE test) Must acquire and maintain medication administration authorization Direct Service Provider certification preferred or ability to obtain within 120 days of employment Knowledge of Microsoft applications preferred; ability and willingness to learn computer applications as required for documentation TRANSPORTATION Valid driver's license in good standing; vehicle with appropriate auto insurance; approved by agency's auto insurance carrier for driving agency vehicles
Company:
The ARC Of The Quad City Area
Posted:
August 26 on ApplicantPro
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