What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Citizens Sat and Sun 2pm-11pm 18 hrs per week Rugby Road Westbury position at Citizens Options Unlimited Career Opportunities?
Sat and Sun 2pm-11pm
18 hrs per week
The pay range for this position is starting at $15.00 per hour and above based on experience
Citizens offers a variety of residential supports based upon the level of support and supervision required by each person to include Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA’s) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s).
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid New York State Driver’s license that is also qualified in accordance with agency’s insurance standards
- Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP status
- The ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information and an excellent team player with a positive attitude
Qualified driver status is required for overnight Direct Support Professionals that work 11pm – 9am as they are needed to assist with morning transportation of the people we support.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Practices and promotes Citizens mission statement in every interaction
- Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines to include feeding, showering, dressing and diapering), health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained
- Successfully completes and maintains AMAP certification and assists people supported with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures
- Supports people in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.
Salary : $15
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