Direct Support Professional - Santee Home

Position Summary :  Direct Support Professionals (DSP), are responsible for the daily supervision and support in all daily living activities of consumers as identified in the consumer’s Person Centered Plan.  These activities regularly include preparing meals, assisting with eating meals, personal care, bathing, dressing, restroom assistance, administering medications, transferring, and transporting to daily activities and medical appointments. All functions are performed with strict adherence to the applicable Michigan Health Code, MDHHS regulations, and contractual obligations between Listening Ear and community agencies or the State of Michigan.   Reporting and Supervision DSPs report to the Assistant Home Manager or Home Manager of their assigned location. Essential Job Functions Engage with consumers and the Home Manager or other designated staff to identify and implement activities required under the consumer’s Person Centered Plan. Perform all Person Centered Plan prescribed activities including, but not limited to, meal preparation, clean-up, consumer hygiene, passing medications, consumer recreation activities, and transporting consumers to and from appointments in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, agreements, and Listening Ear standards. Accurate and timely completion and delivery of all necessary or required documentation relating to consumer services or home operations. Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training and skill development programs, including annual refresher trainings as required. Report punctually to work and remain with consumer until relieved from duty by another DSP or supervisor. This is not an exhaustive list of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Other relevant duties, tasks, or requirements may be assigned to this job any time at the sole discretion of the employer.