Position Summary:
The DSP Apprentice is responsible for ensuring that all individuals served are in integrated, dignified and respectful environments and receive necessary supports in order to be active in their chosen environments and communities. These supports to the individuals will be provided with dignity and respect according to their personal preferences and in accordance with The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Inc.’s policies, procedures, mission and philosophy as well as those of the State of Maryland/Federal mandated laws, policies and regulations.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
In a manner consistent with supporting the role of the DSP, the DSP Apprentice responsibilities includes but not limited to the following:
Quality Support:
- Assist individuals supported with personal care such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc. as needed.
- Assist individuals supported with daily living skills such as meal planning & preparation, shopping, grooming, job skills, home maintenance & cleaning, etc.
- If applicable, guide individuals supported in following specific dietary guidelines.
- Assist and set the example for individuals supported with understanding good hygiene, appropriate dress and proper social interaction while in their home, out in the community or in work settings.
- Assist with scheduling and transport of individuals supported to community events, socials, work sites and other appointments.
- Maintain residence and ensure it is a clean and safe environment for the individuals supported and other staff members.
- Complete daily documentation including but not limited to communication logs, medication logs and behavioral logs.
- If applicable, administer medications timely to all individuals supported and notify nursing staff of any concerns.
- Assist individuals supported with financial guidance such as budgeting, planning, banking and related documentation.
- Follow the person centered/no restraint philosophy
- Assists with developing and in the guidance and execution of Individual Plans (IP’s).
- Reviews and follow all Behavioral Plans (BPs)
- Reports any instances of abuse and neglect immediately
- Complete any Incident Reports in a timely manner necessary to document instances serious in nature.
Quality Team Members:
- Assist in the peer training of new team members.
Financial Excellence:
- Report to work on time to reduce the need for overtime.
- Effectively track all time by clocking in and out and transferring departments when needed in the time keeping system
Other duties may be assigned
Essential Skills and Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, the apprentice will develop and demonstrate, at minimum, the entry level skills and core competencies. The intermediate and advanced skills should be developed after the initial set of skills.
Entry Level
Supporting Health and Wellness
The DSP promotes the health and wellness of all individuals; administers medication accurately and is in accordance with agency policies and procedures; uses first aid and safety procedures when responding to emergences; assists individuals in scheduling, keeping and following through on all health appointments; assists individual in completing personal care activities; assists with identifying, securing and using needed adaptive equipment and therapies; assists in implementing health and medical treatments; assists individuals in taking an active role in their health care decision.
Organizational Participation
The DSP is familiar with the mission and practices of the organization and participates in the life of the organization; contributes to program evaluations and helps to set organizational prioritizes to ensure quality; incorporates sensitivity to culture, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues into daily interactions; provides and accepts peer support, participates in supportive supervision, performance evaluations, and the screening of potential employees; provides input into budget priorities, identifying ways to provide services in a more cost effective manner.
Documentation
The DSP is aware of the requirements for documentation in the organization and is able to manage these requirements efficiently; maintains accurate records and, if applic
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