Direct Support Professional at Compass Health Network in Festus, Missouri

Job Description:

Compensation: $18.00/hour

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $250 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

PRN/as needed position; availability required for evening, overnight and/or weekends hours.

The Community Living Instructor provides resident care and supervision to assigned residents and maintains resident environment and safety.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) to include but not limited to: bathing, showering, dressing and grooming, shaving, nail care, hair care, eating, making bed, laundry; document care given daily on Personal Care Documentation Form for residents as assigned
  Also, assist serving meals to residents


• Provide treatment interventions to residents in alignment with their individualized treatment plan


• Hourly resident checks as assigned


• Maintain resident Smoke Schedule and supervise residents for safety. Including stocking cigarettes


• Encourage residents to participate in activities, day program, socialization, work schedules, and regular exercise


• Monitor and document resident behavior (ICPR progress notes - three notes per shift)


• Assist client in meeting their general health needs, i.e., transporting to scheduled appointments for eye exam, routine physical exams, dental exams, yearly OB/GYN exams or follow-up testing as ordered by physician-this is indicated on the daily assignment sheet


• Administer medications as ordered by physician:
  
  
  • Narcotic Count is done q shift
  
  
  • Transcribing MD orders
  
  
  • Ordering and reordering necessary medication/ supplies
  
  
  • Signing in totes of medications received
  
  
  • Documenting medications administered on MAR
  
  
  
  


• Review, Understand, and Adhere to the S26 Keaton ALF Manual.


• Review and Complete all necessary documentation as outlined in S26 Manual, including but not limited to: the Monthly census report; Daily Assignments; MARs and Control sheets; etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Regular exposure to biohazard and chemical waste materials

High School/GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) year of work experience or self-employment required
• A valid unrestricted driver's license at the time of hire with the ability to obtain and maintain a class E MO driver's license by the end of 60-day introductory period required

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri.
Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri.
We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC).
Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve.
Our mission is “Inspire Hope.
Promote Wellness.”

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here.
Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset.
We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits


• Advancement opportunities


• Professional development


• Licensure supervision


• Mentor opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Scholarship program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Headspace Access


• Paid time off & Paid Holidays


• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone.
We look forward to meeting you!

*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.