About this opportunity
Beacon Specialized Living lists this Direct Support Professional - Group Home opportunity in bristow, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob Description
- Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Sets positive examples for Individuals at all times.
- Adheres to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each Individual.
- Provides opportunities throughout the day to help Individuals meet their goals. (An example
would include teaching groups to follow activity programs and encouraging Individual
attendance.)
- Provides quality of care and a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights
of all Individuals. Creates a space of trust and relationship with all Individuals.
- Protects all Individuals from abuse and/or neglect and immediately reports any occurrence to
appropriate entities.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of all Individuals.
- Follows and upholds all house guidelines.
- Cook meals as necessary for Individuals based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and
documentation.
- Understands process for food supply and storage.
- Transports Individuals and attends appointments with Individuals and advocates and obtains
necessary documentation, when needed.
- Utilize Individual funds as applicable to help Individuals budget when needed.
- Completes required documentation before the end of shift, including, but not limited to progress
notes, miscellaneous notes, daily support logs, event reports, incident reports, LOA forms,
Individual inventories, etc.
- Assists with supervision of Individuals doing their laundry as needed per assignment sheet.
- Coaches and assists Individuals with bedroom cleanliness per house guidelines.
- Responsible for cleanliness of home site according to the assignment chart. (Inspection ready at
all times.)
- Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
- Administers medications as needed.
- Hand off communication to next shift staff.
- Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any
other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Adheres to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.
\ NCompany DescriptionBeaconSpecialized Living serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. By supporting their self-directed goals with compassion and best practices, Beacon provides the highest level of support — not only meeting their needs, but helping people live their fullest lives.
Worksite address
bristow, VA, 22013, US
Who can apply
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