AGING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Providing Senior Support 55+)
Job Description
The below job description is not meant to encompass every task, skill, or situation that may be encountered in this role. It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions, skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Each employee is expected to use LADD’s mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance. This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented.
The below job description is not meant to encompass every task, skill, or situation that may be encountered in this role. It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions, skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Each employee is expected to use LADD’s mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance. This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented.
Summary
The Aging Direct Support Professional provides primary support services to individuals with developmental disabilities 55+. The DSP fosters a teaching relationship that encourages healthy and productive personal growth, community inclusion, creativity and independence.
The Aging Direct Support Professional provides primary support services to individuals with developmental disabilities 55+. The DSP fosters a teaching relationship that encourages healthy and productive personal growth, community inclusion, creativity and independence.
Essential Functions
• Promotes appropriate level of independent living (which may include teaching, oversight, and hands-on assistance) by ensuring individual’s care plan is followed and documented as required
o Encourages individual’s engagement in social and community activities as well as appropriate physical/wellness activities
o Know and be able to communicate with the person receiving services.
o Ability to stay calm and proactively manage crisis and behaviors
o Identify obstacles and help the person served problem solve around them
o Ensures daily tasks including hygiene activities (e.g., showering, brushing teeth, toileting, etc.), dressing, and grooming are completed
o Ensures individual’s housekeeping tasks are completed, which may include cleaning, shopping for groceries, preparing meals, etc.
o Ensures individual takes medicine timely and as prescribed
o Helps plan individual’s appointments and organizes schedule, including making transportation arrangements as necessary
o Ensure accurate and timely documentation
o Meaningful collaboration with peers to ensure outcomes are met
• Ensures environment meets safety requirements and addresses safety issues timely and appropriately
• Communicates timely with manager regarding pertinent issues and works collaboratively with peers and other departments
• Models The LADD Way (TLW) ensures their performance is aligned with TLW and the policies and practices set for the department
• Represent LADD in a positive manner as appropriate
• Keeps up-to-date on all relevant training and certifications
• Promotes appropriate level of independent living (which may include teaching, oversight, and hands-on assistance) by ensuring individual’s care plan is followed and documented as required
o Encourages individual’s engagement in social and community activities as well as appropriate physical/wellness activities
o Know and be able to communicate with the person receiving services.
o Ability to stay calm and proactively manage crisis and behaviors
o Identify obstacles and help the person served problem solve around them
o Ensures daily tasks including hygiene activities (e.g., showering, brushing teeth, toileting, etc.), dressing, and grooming are completed
o Ensures individual’s housekeeping tasks are completed, which may include cleaning, shopping for groceries, preparing meals, etc.
o Ensures individual takes medicine timely and as prescribed
o Helps plan individual’s appointments and organizes schedule, including making transportation arrangements as necessary
o Ensure accurate and timely documentation
o Meaningful collaboration with peers to ensure outcomes are met
• Ensures environment meets safety requirements and addresses safety issues timely and appropriately
• Communicates timely with manager regarding pertinent issues and works collaboratively with peers and other departments
• Models The LADD Way (TLW) ensures their performance is aligned with TLW and the policies and practices set for the department
• Represent LADD in a positive manner as appropriate
• Keeps up-to-date on all relevant training and certifications
Additional Responsibilities
•Participate in annual MyPlan meetings when able Education/Skills & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Current Medication Administration Certification
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than six points, and be insured (if required)
• Ability to navigate various technology software and platforms
•Participate in annual MyPlan meetings when able Education/Skills & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Current Medication Administration Certification
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than six points, and be insured (if required)
• Ability to navigate various technology software and platforms