Job Description
Benefits:
Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary: Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Perform basic daily living skills.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.
Employment Variables
Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individual. Will be in constant contact with staff, individuals, their families, and other support agencies. Must be able to be on-call on a regular basis and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
Must have a satisfactory driving record per Evergreen guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Tuition assistance
Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary: Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Perform basic daily living skills.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist with daily living skills; bathing, cleaning, personal hygiene, medical appointments, shopping, banking, community integration, shopping, meal planning, and preparation.
- Assist with medication administration and refills.
- Manage delegated medical tasks (i.e. oxygen saturation level monitoring, reading diabetes screens, etc.).
- Transport individuals in the community and to appointments.
- Provide support on community outings and activities.
- Encourage and work with individuals to achieve goals.
- Comply with individual treatment plans.
- Document in the appropriate system all aspects of individual’s care.
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Life Services policies and procedures.
- Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record keeping, and write reports.
- CNA certification is required.
- Valid driver’s license, which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned.
- Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
- Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
- At least six (6) months of experience working with developmental disabilities.
- Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
- Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals in the home, workshop, or job site.
- Regularly assist individuals physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
- Constantly alert and aware of the individual served needs.
- Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.
Employment Variables
Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individual. Will be in constant contact with staff, individuals, their families, and other support agencies. Must be able to be on-call on a regular basis and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
Must have a satisfactory driving record per Evergreen guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will not supervise.
- Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
- Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
- Function successfully in stressful situations.
- Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
- Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.
- Work assigned shifts as required by management.
- Attend all training classes as required.
- Other characteristics of a successful DSP include but are not limited to the following characteristics: patience and composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills, awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.
EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES
- Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
- Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and weekends.
- May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Vinton, LA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Website | http://www.evergreenls.org |
About Company
Our mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with disabilities.
Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.
Serve
- Support individuals with disabilities physically, emotionally and spiritually.
- Help them find self-worth and abilities.
- Teach basic life and social skills, job and financial training and more.
Provide
- Quality care for medical and behavioral needs.
- Opportunities for meaningful employment.
- An independent and abundant life.
- A place they can call home.
- Love, acceptance, value and friendship.
Champion
- Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
- Help society understand disabilities and how they can help.
- Support individuals in making their dreams a reality.
Skills
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