ST MARYS INDEPENDENT LIVING EXTENSIONS INC

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JOB SUMMARY We are looking for experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are patient, empathetic, demonstrate a caring approach, and have good communication skills to teach life skills and self-care skills to people served. The DSP provides individualized quality care which promotes their rights, dignity, respect, and freedom of choice. The DSP is attentive, observant, and committed to making people feel safe and comfortable. CLIENTELE: Two to three adult females who prefer female staff. WORK SCHEDULE Weekdays (25 hours/week): The shift is 6:00 am -11:00 am on Monday - Friday WORK LOCATION The residence is located in Roswell, GA where the employee will work. BENEFITS S.M.I.L.E. offers the following benefits: 401K, FSA, HSA, EAP, and group rate dental and vision. S.M.I.L.E. does not offer paid time off at this time (sick, vacation, holiday, etc.). Payday is every other Friday and direct deposit is required. TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Caregiving: Assisting with activities of daily living such as helping to maintain a neat and presentable appearance. Healthcare: Following a prescribed healthcare plan which may include assisting with exercise, preparing meals, monitoring vitals, and supervising self-administered medication. Wellbeing: Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of people and reporting changes. Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records, including medication documentation, behavior tracking, health tracking, incident reports, and daily progress notes. Reporting: Notifying designated management persons promptly about health and safety concerns, change in the client's condition, and client falls, injuries or illnesses, as well as potential risks. Community engagement: Helping people integrate into their local community, and encouraging them to engage in social networks. Transportation: Providing transportation to appointments, social outings, employment, the day program, and other activities. Housekeeping: Completing tasks such as light cleaning, vacuuming, dishwashing, tidying, and laundry. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a home setting. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, bend, twist, kneel, push, and pull for periods of time as well as see, talk, and hear. The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees, visitors, and/or clients. Additionally, the employee may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to work at any location as needed and be responsible for own transportation to and from these locations. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT SMILE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.