Direct Support Professional - Must have a basic understanding and ability to use ASL, as well as a desire to continue learning

Hours: Sunday 1pm-10pm (awake), 10pm-12am (asleep), Monday 12am-6am (asleep), 6am-9am (awake), Tuesday 1pm-10pm (awake), Friday 3pm-10pm (awake), and Saturday 2pm-9pm (awake)

Pay:$23.50/hr. -$24.50/hr.

Sleep Rate: $15/hr

Location: Swampscott Massachusetts

Job Summary: To provide quality living supports and be responsive to individuals living in residential programs or independently. Teach, support, and facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide Direct Care and support the clinical and social needs of the individuals receiving services.
• Document accurately and thoroughly including in Inter-Team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books and Fire Drill Logs as outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that fosters skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that fosters skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Administer medications according to Northeast Arc Policies and Procedures and MAPs Regulations. Support Drs appointments, ER and hospital visits and contact on-call nursing appropriately.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary
• Must have a basic understanding and ability to use ASL, as well as a desire to continue learning

About this Home: Want to learn American Sign Language and like to laugh? We have a great opportunity for you to learn; there is a Deaf individual who lives in Swampscott who would love to teach you ASL. She lives with another woman, and both of these wonderful ladies would love your support for their personal care needs and assistance in maintaining their daily independence. They love to bake delicious desserts, and both have a great sense of humor and enjoy spending time doing crafts. They also enjoy activities outside of the home, such as going for walks, going to the movies, going down to the beach and especially going for a Dunks run. They both require staff assistance with their mobility. If you are open to being inclusive, this is the place for you!