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PT - Vail ES Direct Support Professional

Mountain Valley Development Services Inc Minturn, CO

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Job Details

Part-time Estimated: $37.6K - $47.7K a year

Qualifications

Medication administration
Nursing home experience
Resident's rights
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills
CNA
Care plans

Full Job Description

Education:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide training preferred.

Experience:

Preferred Experience with Behavioral Development.
Previous experience in health care, human services, or nursing home setting preferred.

Other Requirements:

A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.
A valid Colorado Driver’s license.
Verified legal status to work in the United States.
Basic computer ability.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; requires frequent standing and walking; lifting and transferring clients on a as needed basis, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, etc.; ability to work with individuals with cognitive disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and /or uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills.

The Enrichment Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities and behavioral needs in leading a self-directed life and contributing to the community. The DSP assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP will provide support at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP will also act as an advocate for the individual in communicating his/her needs, self-expression and goals. The DSP is responsible for communication with staff and among departments regarding relevant information pertaining to the individual’s health, needs and other concerns.

Essential Functions

Rights Protecting and respecting the rights of individuals served

Respect each resident’s rights within the program and treat all clients with dignity and respect at all times.
Respond as a Mandatory Reporter. Report all incidents of suspected client rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately according to Colorado state law and MVDS policies and procedures.
Respect the values, opinions, preferences and choices of individuals.
Comply immediately with all requests for information and/or face-to-face interviews during investigations of mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation (MANE).

Person Centered Focusing on what is important to an individual receiving services

Educate and encourage all individuals to make informed choices regarding their lives.
Provide opportunities and choices for growth and development based on client interests, preferences and input.
Ensure access to community resources based on client interests, preferences and input.
Encourage residents to take ownership in maintaining their environment.
Provide emotional support, social guidance and positive role modeling.

Safety (Risk Management) Protecting individuals from harm

Assist clients to maintain a safe and clean living environment. Utilize program’s chore chart for a list of duties.
Provide safe transportation of persons receiving services, drive defensively and follow all traffic laws at all times.
Follow all safety guidelines including, but not limited to healthy lifting, transferring, and back care at all times.
Identify and solve potential safety hazards, repair or maintenance needs or immediately report them to Operations Manager and Residential Manager.
In case of emergency, follow the emergency plan identified for the facility; notify appropriate authorities and Mountain Valley staff as soon as possible.
Conduct, document and participate in emergency drills as directed by the Residential Manager and/or Safety Coordinator;
Ensure the vehicles are well-maintained and cared for.

Individualized Plan and Care Coordination

Participate in the development of the Individualized Plan (IP) for each resident by participating in the biannual assessment and development of new goals.
Provide services and implement goals in accordance with the Individualized Plan for each individual supported.
Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team as needs change.
Demonstrate competence and good decision making in traumatic situations including medical emergencies, physical aggression, or other maladaptive behavior.
Assist individual residents with physical and personal care as identified in the Individualized Plan (IP).

Assist non-ambulatory residents with physical transfer as necessary, including, but not limited to, pushing wheelchairs, assisting someone in standing from a seated or laying position and entering and exiting vehicles.

Documentation

Review necessary documentation at start of shift and enter necessary documentation at by the end of shift per MVDS policies and procedures.
Read emails and respond accordingly in a timely manner.

Medical Needs

Communicate with the Program Manager and/or the Medical Office about observed medical, physical and emotional resident needs in a timely manner.
Accurately administer medications to residents, document administration and report/document all medication administration errors, as directed by the Medical Office and medication administration policies.
Follow all health protocols and care plans.

Other Required Duties

Standards of Behavior/Conduct

Respond to all requests for information or communication in a timely manner.
Report all on-the-job injuries to immediate supervisor and Director of Human Resources within 24 hours of the occurrence and provide a detailed account of the events leading to the injury.

Attendance and Scheduling

Report for work on-time and as scheduled.
Enter daily, accurate timekeeping records in timekeeping database.
Attend all regular staff meetings and other meetings as requested by supervisory or administrative staff members.
Work schedule as assigned.
Have all over-time hours pre-approved or demonstrate they were due to an emergency.
Get all time-off requests pre-approved.
Do not take unpaid time off without prior approval.
Work at any MVDS facility and be responsible for own transportation to work.

Competencies

Complete all mandatory new hire requirements and training as identified by the State of Colorado and Mountain Valley’s training requirements within 90 days of hire and maintain courses and certifications as required.
Maintain skills with computers, take advantage of new technology, learn new tools quickly, use technology to enhance job performance and increase productivity. Maintain current understanding of technical processes/equipment.

Adherence to policies and procedures

Adhere to MVDS policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure effective functioning of Mountain Valley’s programming.

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the position and to provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all employees within the position perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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