Direct Support Professional Job at Evergreen Life Services, Ponchatoula, LA

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  • Evergreen Life Services
  • Ponchatoula, LA

Job Description

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we’d like to meet with you. Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives.

Responsibilities

  • Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities
  • Administer medication(s) according to guidelines
  • Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans
  • Encourage community participation
  • Document all observations and daily progress notes
  • Communicate effectively with team members
  • Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities
  • Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping
  • Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time
  • Successful clearance of background checks
  • Basic computer skills
  • CPR/First Aid training (Preferred)
  • High school diploma or equivalent

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