Direct Support Professional Full-time at I Am Boundless in Parma, OH

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FULL-TIME Full-time Regular · Location: Parma, OH, US Summary/Objective    This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Manager for providing direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping support or other support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Essential Functions    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   • In ICF Program assists in the development and implementation of Individual Plans (IP’s)   • In Supported Living and Respite, assists in the implementation of specific care requirements individualized for each consumer.   • In ICF Program, assists in the implementation and documentation of formal IP programs and other programmatic requirements.   • In Supported Living and Respite, assists in all required documentation of services performed.   • Performs related household chores as needed (to supplement resident training or resident competence); assists in the preparation of a shopping list for food and dietary supplies; assists in shopping for food and dietary supplies; assists in laundering, folding, ironing, and storing residents’ clothing;  maintain adequate inventories of laundry and cleaning supplies; purchases and appropriately stores laundry and cleaning supplies as directed; assists residents in cleaning their bedrooms, bathroom, closets, etc. as individually needed.    • Assists consumers with preparation and/or prepares nutritious meals as directed by the Dietician; provides a positive dining experience for all residents; maintains accountability and inventory of food and dietary supplies; maintains proper labeling of stored and prepared food.   • Assures all food preparation, storage areas, and dining areas are kept clean and sanitary; assists residents with the cleaning of these areas as required; cleans or assists residents in the cleaning of shared areas of the home such as the living room, kitchen, den, screened porch, patio; may also clean and organize the garage storage areas.   • Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of all residents; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of all residents; always interact in a positive way with residents; fosters a home atmosphere.   • Attends in-service training programs and staff meetings; accounts for the expenditure of resident funds; assists in the inventorying of residents’ clothing and personal possessions; may accompany residents for clothing purchases and assist them as necessary; repairs residents’ clothing as needed.   • Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle.   • May perform delegated nursing tasks.   • Assists in maintaining household files for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards as needed; reports unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as required; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and designated.   • Performs other related duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoke and in writing.   Licensure/Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (Training will be provided if not already certified); valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.   Experience: One-year experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.   Physical and Environmental Requirements:    The physical activities for this position involve:       • Balancing  • Standing  • Stooping  • Kneeling  • Pulling  • Pushing   • Reaching  • Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)  • Carrying (up to 50 lbs.)  • Crouching  • Crawling  The essential sensory and communicative activities include:   • Feeling  • Hearing  • Speaking  • Seeing  An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:   • Inside environmental conditions  • Outside environmental conditions  • Exposure to bodily fluids  • Exposure to blood  • Combative residents  Wk 1; 3p-11p off Sunday and Friday Wk 2; 3p-11p off Monday and Saturday