Elwyn Hiring for Direct Support Professional – All Shifts at Media, Pennsylvania Full Time

Reference #: 5000966987306
Direct Support Professional – All Shifts
111 Elwyn Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Manages and supervises the activities and functions of all individuals in the home while continuously emphasizing community integration.
Maintains the home in a safe, clean and healthy manner. Serves as a role model in participating and promoting a home-like atmosphere.
Assists the individual to live in a humane, caring environment while promoting quality of life. Oversees each individual’s health, safety and well-being.
Assists, teaches, supports individuals in the independent management of his/her personal hygiene that may include baths, showers, oral hygiene, personal care, nail and hair grooming
Assists, teaches, supports individuals in the independent management of personal health care issues
Assists, teaches, supports individuals in the independent management of funds including money recognition, short term and long term budgeting, banking and bill paying
Assists, teaches, supports individuals in the independent management of his/her meal preparation that may include planning the menu, observing any dietary restrictions, shopping for the necessary items and cooking and serving the meal
Assists, teaches, supports individuals in the independent maintenance of his/her bedroom including bed making, vacuuming, dusting, folding and organizing
Assists, teaches, supports individuals with the independent management of his/her clothing maintenance including laundering, mending and ironing
Assists, teaches, supports individuals with the independent management of his/her daily chores as assigned on the Chore Chart
Completes laundry, mending, ironing as assigned
Attends at least eight (8) staff meetings per year
Adheres to all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
Remains on duty to ensure the care and safety of individuals until relieved by replacement staff
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma of GED required
Experience in a related field or with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
Must hold a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey
Must successfully complete and obtain/maintain all certifications required by Elwyn New Jersey and regulatory agencies
Must cooperate with Elwyn New Jersey staff, the Department of Human Services staff or any authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
Elwyn New Jersey reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
111 Elwyn Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Throughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

American Sign Language, Assisted Living, Direct Care, Healthcare Services, Nursing, Autism Services, Autism, Mental Health, Non-Profit

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.