Direct Support Professional - Independent Living Services

Why Work at Parker Personal Care Homes?

What can we offer you?

We can offer you a diverse community and opportunities for growth! In a community, people share each other's triumphs and struggles. As an organization that takes pride in the community we’ve created, we are determined to remain true to our core values, and, because of that, we provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities to our employees. As a larger organization, there are lots of opportunities for growth here, and we are always excited to promote from within. Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers.

PPCH Mission: Our mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve, and we are doing just that, one individual at a time.

Position Description: This position works 1-1 with adults that have developmental disabilities who live alone in apartments, in the Metro Denver area. Work is also primarily done in the community so as to provide meaningful, educational and pre-vocational activities to developmentally disabled adults. Provide supervision, mentoring and teaching opportunities in a one on one capacity, so that they may learn the skills of daily living. To also enhance their choice making so that they’re empowered to make informed decisions about their own life experiences.

Position Duties:

Following all consumers Service Plans, Individual Service and Support Plans, and the recommendations of team members.

Establishing and following and approved calendar of appropriate community activities.

Providing daily documentation, as per PPCH policies and the procedures and rules/regulations of the Division for Developmental Disabilities.

Assisting consumers with all activities of daily living toileting, eating, hygiene, etc. (may include physically transferring consumers from wheelchairs to toilet, changing table or chair).

Ensure the safety and well-being of all consumers throughout the day by providing property supervision and assisting with safety skills.

Provide activities and social interactions with consumers that are age appropriate and that ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.

Ongoing communications with supervisors, team members, family members regarding any issues, concerns, problems (i.e. programmatically and medically).

All duties are to be carried out with the utmost professionalism and appropriateness at all times.

Observing confidentiality of consumers and PPCH operations.

Provide supervision and assistance door to door for each consumer

Review safety checks and communicate any concerns regarding PPCH vehicles.

Being familiar with all PPCH policies and procedures as well as those outlined by the Division for Developmental Disabilities.

Must attend and show competency in all PPCH training and meetings.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and write English proficiently

Any experience or knowledge of the health care field

Working with others in a health care capacity

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office components

Professional attitude and teamwork mentality

Outstanding attendance and ability to self-direct

Current/Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Good driving record that meets the requirements of agencies insurance carrier

Ability to pass criminal background checks

Ability to prove the right to work in the U.S.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift approximately 75lbs.

May be required to bend, stoop, squat as it pertains to assessing an environment

May include repetitive motions such as typing and sitting at a computer.

Walking short distances

Driving for no more than one hour but may include several trips in one day.

Work is primarily indoors and out in the community, which does require driving and brief exposure to various elements and road conditions.

Must be cognitive and utilize safety skills while walking, driving and maneuvering through various weather conditions.

Daily significant contact with agency personnel and its employees or contractors as well as outside governing agencies and benefit carriers.

Daily significant contact with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Daily contact with community members and professionals within the community.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Please complete and submit an online application through the career center of our organization's website: https://parkerpch.com/careers/ Thank you in advance for submitting your application! We're always eager to learn about the talents and skills that applicants may bring to our organization!

Come be a part of our community and help us continue building it, one individual at a time!

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