Direct Support Aide
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Advocacy:
Assists the people we serve to achieve their personal goals as much
as possible; works with them to overcome barriers; helps them
participate in activities they choose; respects all their personal
beliefs, choices, and interests. Health Maintenance and Safety:
Assists in maintain a safe environment for all the people we serve
and follows all specialized care plans in accordance with the ISP
(Individual Service Plan); provides care and assistance to promote
good health and a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the ISP and
physician’s instructions; assists in recording information
regarding health events, conditions, and status; assists in
providing First Aid/CPR and seeks emergency medical care whenever
required. Personal Care: In accordance with the ISP, supports our
clients as needed with administering personal cares which may
include eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting; assists
with mobility including lifting them from seated or lying down
positions with the use of adaptive equipment as needed; may assist
them with walking and maintaining stability. Living Skills
Development: In accordance with the ISP, provides support by
teaching skills that foster independence and community integration.
Such skills may include: cooking, money management, household
shopping, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.; supports the client in
maintaining their home and accessing activities in the community;
supports their spiritual enrichment choices; records progress of
their skill development and achievements. Behavioral Development:
Serves as a role model and mentor, demonstrating desired behaviors
and coaching by using approved techniques and strategies; in
accordance with the ISP may use approved physical intervention
techniques when necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. Must be able
to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes for the
client and programs. Operational Support: Maintains cleanliness of
the program area and/or home by performing housekeeping duties such
as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, maintaining cleanliness of
the program vehicle, basic maintenance of the outside house
appearance; completes tasks beyond the clients’ abilities, follows
all policies & procedures for handling money. Professional
Behavior: Acts in a professional manner; supports the mission and
vision of the organization; adheres to all organizational policies
and procedures; completes all training programs and requirements;
attends required meetings; performs other job duties as
assigned
Keywords: , Buffalo Grove , Direct Support Aide, Social Services , Jefferson, Illinois
