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About the Role
Schedules: Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 10:30am-9pm
Occasional overnights for seizure monitoring whenever DSP has availability
We are seeking a skilled caregiver with G-Tube experience to provide care for an 11-year-old girl. The DSP will assist with various needs including bathing, meal prep, toileting, seizure monitoring, medication administration, and transportation. Nurse delegation will be provided to train DSP on client's protocols, tube feeding, and seizure medication. This role requires a patient, warm professional who is committed to learning the client's needs.
Responsibilities
• Assist with providing transportation to the client as needed. Mom is willing to pay for mileage.
• Monitor the client’s physical and emotional condition, reporting any significant changes to the healthcare team.
• Ensure proper feeding through tube feeding, as needed, and monitor the client for any signs of discomfort or complications related to feeding.
• Support client in building social and communication skills by modeling appropriate behavior and providing prompts and cues as needed.
Qualifications:
• Must have G-Tube experience.
• Must have COVID vaccination.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to provide transportation.
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling - each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s),
Smart phone - use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive - caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving - depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support - develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager.