Direct Services Provider (DSP)

Access Alaska is seeking a Direct Care Provider

IMMEDIATE OPENING MIDTOWN ANCHORAGE

17 HOURS PER WEEK

Family members are seeking a caring person to assist their mother’s daily care. The person chosen would assist with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, body mobility and transfers, also light housekeeping, meal prep, and laundry.

See below for additional information. When applying for this position specify it is for the 17 hours per week Midtown Anchorage job posting. How to apply is outline below. Additional hours with additional Consumers may be available.

Essential Function: Develop and maintain a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, family members, administration, and other service providers. Perform or assist service recipient with ADLs Activities of Daily living (dressing, bathing etc.) and light housekeeping, laundry, and meal prep. Maintain Records and complete paperwork as required by Access Alaska Inc., and the Division of Senior and Disability Services. Submit Consumer Timesheets on-time, correct and signed by the Consumer. Adhere to the service recipient’s Service Level Authorization and Plan of Care, as approved by the Division of Senior and Disability Services. Maintain a safe environment for the service recipient; prevent ham to the service recipient, self, and others. Report any safety concerns to management in a timely manner. Maintain current certifications in accordance with Sate of Alaska and Federal regulations. Maintain communication with CDPCS office staff regarding any changes.

Education and Training: Must be 18 yrs. of age or older, have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED), First Aid and CPR Certification or a waiver until hands-on training is again available. Must be able to pass a State and Federal fingerprint-name based background check receiving a 90-day provisional status before working and a 5-year approval within the 90 days to continue working,

Skills: Prefer experience working with individuals who experience disabilities, experience working with the elderly, ability to master Electronic Visit Verification (EVV).

Equipment Use: Computers, Internet, Mobile Phones, support us of mobility devices (example: Power chairs), household appliances, and basic housekeeping equipment, other equipment as utilized by the service recipient (Hoyer lift).

Working Conditions: In consumer’s home, conditions vary by home and consumer. Flexible work schedules to meet consumers needs, ability to lift 50lbs or more.

Expectations: Maintain Confidentiality protect Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) information, professionalism, a strong work ethic, boundaries, Access Alaska Inc. Mission, Vision and Values, and customer focused service.

Work Authorizations: State of Alaska Fingerprint and name base check, current and valid Adult hands-on CPR-FA certification, Medicaid approval

Hourly Rate: $16:00.

Part Time Non-Exempt

How to get an application; Contact Lynne Henderson @ lhenderson@accessalaska.org Specify you are applying for the 17 hours per week; Midtown Anchorage posting.

To Apply: Please submit the completed DSP Application, your resume, and cover letter to Lynne Henderson @ lhenderson@accessalaska.org

Position is open until filled.

Access Alaska, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Access Alaska, Inc. makes every effort to ensure that in every phase of its recruitment and selection processes equal employment opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race, color, genetics, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, change in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, national origin or citizenship, or veteran's status. Access Alaska, Inc. is an at-will employer.