Direct Support Assistant- Westchester - white plains, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1496886
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
none
Salary :
$56219.00 - $60284.00 yearly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities priority is the health and safety of the statewide 128,000 individuals with developmental disabilities receiving agencys support. As a Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision these positions will:
Provide supports and services.
Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice.
Ensure community integration.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers.
Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs.
Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans.
Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
To learn more about what direct professionals do on the job every day, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all
Company Information
Name :
Hudson Valley DDSO OPWDD
Application Information
Email :
By Phone :
Call Meredith Miller at 8459476207
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