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Easterseals Redwood Direct Support Professional in Cincinnati, Ohio
*Who is Easterseals Redwood? * Here at Easterseals Redwood, we believe that uniqueness is power. We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day. In Greater Cincinnati, we do this with a focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce and community. We break down barriers for people with disabilities, veterans, and people with economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood is an engine for opportunity. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive human services providers in the region. *Beliefs: People First, High Expectations, and Forward Focus Values: Courage, Tenacity, Growth, and Diversity * *Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Direct Support Professional: *
- Pay: starting at $16/hour+ commensurate with experience.
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- And more!
*About being a Direct Support Professional at Easterseals Redwood: * Direct Support Professionals are the backbone of the Adult Services department and are mission critical. In Adult Day Services we strive to help individuals with multiple and severe disabilities achieve their highest level of independence and live their lives to the fullest. DSPs help adults at various stage of life, from young adult transitioning out of high school through elderly care, accomplish this by assisting them to participate in activities of daily of living, complete personal care needs, meet individualized goals, join in social, recreational, and leisure activities, and be an active participant in community life. While the work of a Direct Support Professional can often feel challenging it is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have! You will leave work each day knowing you truly made a difference in someone's life and that is a wonderful feeling.
- Demonstrates knowledge of assigned adult's condition. Reads individual files. Reviews assessments, individualized objectives, and performance data. Identifies preferences, means of participation, method of problem solving, and proficiency of adults in performing tasks.
- Provides active learning programs for individuals/small groups to support the development of new skills and achievement of learning objectives.
- Maintains required documentation of personal care, attendance records, incident reports, documentation of seizure frequency or inappropriate behaviors, food service reports, and other required documentation on designated written or computerized forms.
- Uses safe lifting techniques. Makes full and proper use of lift equipment when performing personal care duties, as indicated by the assessed needs of the adult.
- Observes the health status of adults throughout the day. Ensures adults exhibiting signs of illness or injury have access to prompt nursing/medical attention from the onsite nursing department.
- Uses an integrated teaching approach that embeds opportunities to improve social, communication, cognitive, and motor skills (developmental functions) during practical life activities and routines.
- Assists adults with any type of personal care as needed and as assigned
- Other duties as assigned.
What Easterseals Redwood needs from our Direct Support Professional:&