Careproviders Assistance Services, Inc.

[Virtual Presenter] Careproviders Assistance Services, Inc. General Daily DSP Task Overview Type.

Direct Care Staff/Direct Support Professional Title: Direct Care StaffResponsible to: Owner/Operator/Administrator. General Description of Duties and Responsibilities: Staff is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals. Staff’s primary role is to provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and desires of each individual to enable each to live as independently as possible. Staff is expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate redirecting skills to deescalate the situation. Must be 18 years or older. Must have at least 9 months prior hands-on experience providing direct care and special services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Must have current health screening and TB test. Must have Year 1 & 2 DSP certification. Must be CPR and First Aid Certified. Complete 12 hours of CEU’s within each 12-month period. Able and willing to attend all training courses required by the facility, Regional Center and CCL in relation to providing care and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in an ARF. Must have a valid California driver’s license and be able and willing to transport clients. Must have current fingerprint clearance prior to employment from DOJ and FBI. Able and willing to lift, bend, walk, move out, turn and stand for lengthy periods of time. Must cook, clean and assist clients with daily living skills. Able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate with clients, doctors, family members, the Regional Center and CCL..

1113 Garretson Ave, Corona, CA 92879. Able and willing to provide a comfortable and loving environment while ensuring a sense of inclusion and normalization in a family and community setting by assisting our clients with becoming as independent as possible. Able and willing to reinforce individuals' life quality outcome such as choices, relationship, lifestyle, health and well-being, rights and satisfaction. Able and willing to work together with the Regional Center, by fulfilling “Best Practices” recommendations to be good advocate for clients. Perform in accordance with the facility program. Observe client behavior and report. Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients. Administer medication timely, correctly and document each time. Aid/perform grooming and dressing of residents. Care and supervision. Conduct emergency and disaster drills. Help the clients plan their daily and community activities. Good Neighbor Policy responsibilities. To ensure that each client is comfortable so that they can exercise their rights and choices. Each client will be encouraged to become independent and to reside in a less restricted environment..

1. Make sure you leave the facility clean after your shift. Make sure trash is emptied in every room. 2. Replenish supplies: toilet paper, paper towels, fill soap bottles, etc.. 3. Please make a list of supplies as you see them getting low or you use the last of it and put it on the refrigerator..

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Proper attire in a residential care setting such as a nursing home, group home, adult residential care facility or assisted living, should be comfortable, practical and appropriate for interacting with residents. COMFORTABLE CLOTHING: Wear clothing that is comfortable and allows you to move freely. Avoid clothing that is too tight or restrictive. If you are in a Level 4 facility or an enhanced behavior home, you may have to shadow a resident or even restrain a resident. You do not want to have your best attire on or anything that a resident could use against you (i.e. a scarf that a resident could choke one with). MODEST CLOTHING: Choose clothing that is modest and appropriate for a professional setting. Avoid clothing that is too revealing or casual. You will have to come in contact with behaviorist, vendors, consultants, dieticians, the Regional Center and CCL LPA’s. You are in essence a healthcare worker and you represent the facility. No attire with inappropriate graphics, slogans, profanity or drug paraphernalia. Many in the population have had issues with sexually deviant behavior. Female staff should not have attire on that is too form fitting, low cut nor showing the midriff. This may not only be a distraction for the residents but for co-workers as well. CLOSED-TOED SHOES: Wear closed-toed shoes with good support to protect your feet and provide stability while walking and standing for long periods or time. CLEAN AND NEAT APPEARANCE: Make sure your clothing is clean, neat and well-maintained. Avoid clothing with stains and holes. Remember, the residents are always watching and we are modeling for them. They are looking to you for normalization. How can we admonish them to keep themselves clean and presentable if we are not?.

ID BADGE: If required, wear your identification badge prominently displayed so residents can staff can easily identify you. PERSONAL HYGIENE: Maintain good personal hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothes and grooming appropriately. Again, the residents are watching and we are modeling good behavior and normalization for them. HAIR AND NAILS: Keep your hair neat and pulled back if it is long. Ensure that your nails are trimmed and clean. Residents are watching. MINIMAL JEWLERY AND ACCESSORIES: Avoid wearing excessive jewelry or accessories that could pose a safety risk or interfere with your work. Most facilities are NOT going to reimburse you if broken, stolen or lost. LAYERS: Dress in layers so you can adjust your clothing to maintain a comfortable body temperature in different areas of the facility. UNIFORM: Most homes do not require scrubs but if your facility has a specific uniform or dress code, make sure to adhere to it. Remember, specific dress codes may vary depending on the policies of the residential care facility where you work. Please check with your Administrator/Licensee for specific guidelines..

4//11 x 12 .10 1 4. PUNCTUALITY ENSURES CONTINUITY OF CARE: Being punctual allows staff to hand over responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care for residents. PROMOTES EFFICIENCY: Punctuality helps in the efficient coordination of task and schedules, reducing delays and ensuring the residents receive timely care and support. BUILDS TRUST AND RELIABILITY: Punctuality demonstrates professionalism, reliability and dedication to residents and co-workers; fostering trust and confidence in the care provider. Your co-worker may have a second job, small children or other obligations they have to tend to immediately after their shift. Being late is disrespectful to them. SUPPORTS TEAM COLLABORATION: Being punctual enables effective team work by ensuring that staff are present for scheduled meetings, discussions and collaborative care planning sessions. MAINTAINS STAFFING LEVELS: Punctuality is crucial for maintaining adequate staffing levels and ensuring that residents needs are met promptly and without disruptions. For example, if your staffing ratio is 1:2 and your co-worker is waiting for you to arrive so that they can take two residents to a doctor appointment that took 2 months to get and you are to stay behind and provide care and supervision to the other two residents; your being late can cause the appointment to be canceled and scheduled out for another 2 months. UPHOLDS PROFESSIONALISM: Punctuality is a fundamental aspect of professionalism in a healthcare setting, reflecting respect for residents, co-workers and the facility as a whole. CAN BE COSTLY: If you are late for work and cause your co-worker to cover your shift; that staff may very well be at their 40 hours a week. You could then force them into overtime which then cost the facility more money..

COVID HAS NOT RETIRED!. Staff, clean bathroom after each us. Wipe down and spray with Lysol, anything that is touched throughout the day like doorknobs, light switches, refrigerator door and knobs on the stove. NOC; once clients are asleep, should be spraying furniture and wiping down countertops with bleach. Complete Covid protocol will be sent separately..

Universal Precautions.. Wash your hands often with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if you cannot wash your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Use tissue or paper towel if you have to touch commonly touched surfaces (phones, toilet/door handles and counters). Practice 6 feet of “social distancing” with colleagues, friends, and residents. Ensure your vehicle, work materials, and clothing are cleaned every day. Get your recommended vaccines e.g. flu shot..

Charting and Documentation. Notes should contain: daily activities, appointments, medication administration, medical & dental appointments, visitations and observations. If the resident has a behavior; even if you think the incident is over, please write it down. Notes are legal documents, so watch your spelling, and proofread your work. Make sure your events are true to the best of your knowledge. You cannot speculate or diagnose. You can write what the resident SAID or what your observed not hearsay. You can say, “The resident said he enjoyed the event, or the resident appeared to be having a manic episode as evidenced by…” Please do ongoing notes. Do not wait until the last minute of your shift to do notes. Unless a client had a behavior, you should be through with your notes when the next staff arrives. When a client goes home and medication is sent, please use the abbreviation HP (Home Pass) as your signature on the MAR. This is done because you did not personally administer those meds. See companion training on Note Taking..

(a) Residents shall be encouraged to maintain and develop their fullest potential for independent living through participation in planned activities. The activities made available shall include: (1) Socialization, achieved through activities such as group discussion and conversation, recreation, arts, crafts, music, and care of pets. (2) Daily living skills/activities which foster and maintain independent functioning. (3) Leisure time activities cultivating personal interests and pursuits and encouraging leisure-time activities with other residents. (4) Physical activities such as games, sports and exercise which develop and maintain strength, coordination and range of motion. (5) Education, achieved through special classes or activities. (6) Provision for free time so residents may engage in activities of their own choosing. (b) Residents served shall be encouraged to contribute to the planning, preparation, conduct, clean-up and critique of the planned activities..

(c) The licensee shall arrange for utilization of available community resources through contact with organizations and volunteers to promote resident participation in community-centered activities which may include: (1) Attendance at the place of worship of the resident's choice. (2) Service activities for the community. (3) Community events such as concerts, tours and plays. (4) Participation in community organized group activities, such as senior citizen groups, sports leagues and service clubs. (d) In facilities licensed for seven (7) or more persons, notices of planned activities shall be posted in a central location readily accessible to residents, relatives, and representatives of placement and referral agencies. Copies shall be retained for at least six (6) months. (e) In facilities licensed for sixteen (16) to forty-nine (49) persons, one staff member, designated by the administrator, shall have primary responsibility for the organization, conduct and evaluation of planned activities. This person shall have had at least six (6) month's experience in providing planned activities or have completed or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program..

(h) Facilities shall provide sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Activities shall be encouraged by provision of: (1) A comfortable, appropriately furnished area such as a living room, available to all residents for their relaxation and for entertaining friends and relatives. (2) Outdoor activity areas which are easily accessible to residents and protected from traffic. Gardens or yards shall be sufficient in size, comfortable, and appropriately equipped for outdoor use. (i) Facilities shall provide sufficient equipment and supplies to meet the requirements of the activity program including access to daily newspapers, current magazines and a variety of reading materials. Special equipment and supplies necessary to accommodate physically handicapped persons or other persons with special needs shall be provided as appropriate. (1) When not in use, recreational equipment and supplies shall be stored where they do not create a hazard to residents..

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Staff sleeping on the job is NOT OK! Please position yourself in the living room/common area where residents are. We have had residents in facilities that know where all supplies are, where the knives are kept, residents taking food and roaming around at night. You should read notes from the last time you worked through your current shift as soon as you get in to know the tone/pace of the home. You should look at the menu and make sure all ingredients for meals are available. Take anything out of the freezer that needs to be thawed for breakfast. Make sure you get up early enough to cook breakfast, administer meds, and make sure both bathrooms are clean and bathrooms and kitchen are stocked with supplies. You should have ongoing notes so you will not have to rush in the morning. Incidents should be recorded while they are fresh in your mind..

If you need any additional training or clarity, please feel free to contact your immediate supervisor at any time. Know your immediate supervisors name and their preferred method of communication. Know the Licensee/Administrators information so in the event of an emergency or grievance with your immediate supervisor or co-worker..