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Eisenhower Center Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan
We are growing and looking for Direct Support Professionals!
Do you have a caregiving background?
Do you have experience providing exceptional care and redirecting behaviors?
Do you have knowledge of CMH/TBI residents?
If so, we invite you to consider a career at Eisenhower Center. Below are more details before you decide to apply:
Location: onsite in Ann Arbor, MI
Position: DSP
Hourly: $17.20
Benefits start after 30 days: Health, Dental, Vision and many more
All offers of employment are contingent upon background screens
Direct Support Professional Essential Duties:
- Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals.
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``` - Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident. - Provide quality of care and safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all residents. Create a space of trust and relationship with all residents. - Transport residents and attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed. - Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care. - Staff in Full Time/Part Time Slots are expected to work the set schedule consistently and are permitted to pick up additional shifts with approval.
Competencies Required
- Client focused and strong communication skills.
- Take the initiative to provide excellent care and goal driven with clients.
- Engaged and collaborative with clients and coworkers.
- Trustworthy, reliability and confidentiality at all times.
- Committed to building and supporting a culture that is inclusive for all.
- Following all processes, policies, and procedures.
Focus on our purpose to create and maintain a safe and positive environment for our clients, making an impact on their daily lives.
Key Accountability Items
- Job Performance: Maintain zero advisements for any performance related issues including -- attendance, documentation, compliance, engagement, attitude and paraverbal.
- Attendance: Must be on time for all shifts and must be in attendance for shift report during shift exchange.
- Documentation: Accuracy and completeness with Daily Progress Notes (DPN), Direct Data Sheet (DDS) and any other unit documentation.
- Compliance: Fully compliant with all organizational training and updates in policies.
- Engagement: Maintaining full engagement with residents while on shift.
- Attitude: Maintain a positive attitude on the floor and with all residents and staff.
- Paraverbal: Ensure there is no poor paraverbal usage while on the floor with residents and staff.
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Direct Support Professional Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A minimum education of high school diploma or GED.
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``` - Valid Driver License and reliable transportation. - Previous experience in healthcare field - Experience with providing direct care to individuals with disabilities. - Ability to accept constructive feedback. - Ability to pass background checks as required by regulatory agencies - Ability to follow instructions, work independently and demonstrate patience and empathy. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The Ideal Candidate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or as a collaborative member of a team
Ability to direct other team members and coach others
Knowledge of CMH/TBI residents and behavioral redirection
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