Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Return Utah

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Return Utah

FT / PT Status –

Full-Time

Salary –

$13.43 - $24.66 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office –

In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter –

Tiffany Wagner | twagner@utah.gov | 801-763-4070

Application Deadline –

Continuous until filled

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position

• Participation in active treatment, providing Trauma Informed practices within the scope of individualized treatment programs for the individuals.
• Preparing and serving meals while following dietary guidelines.
• Performing direct care services to include bathing, showering, dressing, toileting or changing incontinent briefs (diapering), and oral hygiene.
• Providing transportation of individuals to their daily activities.
• Supervising and participating in daily activities with the individuals.
• Understanding the developmental needs of others.
• Coaching, mentoring, and helping others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Observing, reporting and documenting the behavior and progress of the individuals.
• Properly support aggressive, self-injurious, and non-compliant individuals in learning more adaptive and positive behaviors.
• Follow structured daily schedules and daily routines.
• Effectively implement prescribed individualized treatment plans.
• Provide trauma informed care, be reliable and professional in all aspects of the job duties.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral skills in a professional manner.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in the face of aggressive acts from individuals and the application of appropriate safety precautions and restraint techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications

• You must pass a background check.
• You must be willing to assist individuals with their daily hygiene which may include bathing, toileting, and changing briefs.
• You must be willing to work the...