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Community Health Mental Health

Personal Assistant​/Direct Support Professional​/Caregiver; M-F

Job in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, 19904, USA
Listing for: Progressive Directions Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Personal Assistant/Direct Support Professional/Caregiver (M-F 7am-3pm)

Summary:

The Person al Assistant (PA) ensures the safety, well‑being, and basic needs of the person served are met on a one-on‑one basis during the time services are provided. The PA will provide the needed support to foster independence and enhance the person’s supported skills and abilities. They will advocate for a meaningful day and life for the person supported.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensures a safe and supportive environment specific to the person served personality, strengths, and limitations.
  • Assists the participant in taking doctor-prescribed medications according to the agency medication administration policy.
  • Assists/trains the participant in all personal and self‑care skills areas, as indicated by the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
  • Reviews Individual Support Plan (ISP) for outcomes and implementation plans. Personal Assistants (PA) must ensure the participant’s outcomes are being met.
  • Assists the participant in obtaining money to shop for needed items, personal or otherwise. Submits all money requests to the Personal Assistant (PA) Coordinator in a timely manner.
  • Reports all medical, behavioral, and other concerns to the Personal Assistant (PA) Coordinator and other house staff.
  • Transferring and/or assisting with mobility as needed.
    • Community Involvement:
  • Reviews the Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes and implementation plans and coordinates related activities.
  • Ensures necessary support is instituted for the participant during community outings. The participant should be in immediate visual range
    ** during service hours.
    • Specific to the needs of the person supported:
  • Ensures each participant’s daily needs are met while away from home by preparing the needed items to take with the participant.
  • Assists the participant in making meaningful choices regarding how to spend his/her day. Coordinates activities based on the participant’s desires and interests.
  • Request the necessary funds, clothing, and/or other essential items in advance to be adequately prepared for all outings.
  • Ensures the participant served is thoroughly informed and has ample opportunity to attend community events.
  • Coordinates trips and visits with relatives or other important people in the participant’s life upon request.
    • Documentation:
  • Enter Communication between staff in the communication log daily.
  • Daily notes should be entered in the participant’s file daily, and the file is to remain in the home.
  • Document on Behavior Data Sheets (as needed, as behaviors occur)
  • Medication Administration Record (MAR)
  • All activities and outings reflect Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes in the Meaningful Day Time Log.
    • Professional Responsibilities:
  • Assume responsibility for the participant’s safety while providing services.
  • Deal effectively with stress and stressful situations.
  • Work effectively and cooperatively with the participants served, parents, co‑workers, and the public.
  • Maintain a familiarity with agency policies and procedures.
  • Attend all staff meetings as required by the Personal Assistant (PA) Services Director.
  • Maintain a clear line of communication with the program management staff on the needs and desires of the participants.
  • Attend and participate in all Circle of Support (COS) meetings for the participant.
  • Assist the Personal Assistant (PA) Services Director and/or Individual Support Coordinator (ISC) in designing an Individual Support Plan that will best serve the participant.
    • Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
    • Valid Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama driver’s license (military exemption available)
    • Ability to read and follow directions.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
    • TB test within the last 12 months. Will send you for one if hired and have not had one in the last 12 months.
    • Satisfactory criminal background check and clear driving record
    • Ability/availability to attend and pass all training courses offered and required Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) and PDI training.
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