Direct Support Professional - ODP
Company: Maxim Healthcare Services
Location: Jim Thorpe
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Working for our ODP department means you would be working with
our clients that have intellectual disabilities. Many of the
client's services will be taken place out into the community to
work on certain skills and work on outcomes. However, we sometimes
have ODP clients where the care will take place in the home. At
this time we are looking for staff who is able to drive our clients
during their shifts. Some do not require driving for every shift
but maybe a few times a week. In order to drive our clients we need
to see a valid driver's license and the declaration page of your
insurance. Your ability to drive clients will open up a variety of
shifts we have available. ***We have a case in Weatherly PA that
will be open soon. This individual has hours available
Monday-Wednesday 10am-3pm and Thursday 10am-2pm.*** Provides
assistance to assigned consumers determined by the individual care
plan this may but not always include: Light housekeeping Bathing
(tub, shower, bed bath) Oral hygiene care Dressing and undressing
Toileting activities - total assistance Emptying Foley Catheter
drainage bag Emptying and care of stoma appliances
Positioning/turning Assisting with ambulation and transfer
activities, including: Transferring in/out of bed (manual
transfers) Transferring to chair, wheel chair, toilet, bedside
commode Assisting or providing stand-by assistance with ambulation
Assisting with walker, cane, crutches, or other ambulation
assistance devises Assisting with nutritional and dietary needs,
including: Preparing meals, serving meal(s), Feeding consumers to
ensure adequate nutrition and fluid intake, Washing/drying dishes
Providing for safe and sanitary environment, including: Making bed,
changing linen as needed, Dusting and tidying room used by
consumer, Washing consumer's personal clothing (if facilities
available) Utilizing basic infection control technique and
procedures: Reminding consumer to take medications Maintaining
consumer confidentiality Encouraging consumer control and promoting
the independent living philosophy . Locate recreational activities
Other Direct Support Professional duties as assigned Requirements
Be at least (18) years of age Have graduated from high school or
acquired a GED Have two forms of valid identification Reliable
transportation Current CPR card (BLS for healthcare providers,
hands on course) ALS experience (preferred) Maxim Healthcare
Services is a leading provider of home healthcare, medical-related
staffing, travel nursing, and population health and wellness
services across the United States. As an established community
partner, we have been making a difference in the lives of our
employees, caregivers, and patients for more than 30 years. Our
commitment to customer service, improving patient care, and
staffing experienced healthcare professionals has paved the way for
many rewarding career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer Know someone else that may be interested? Let
us know! Benefits At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that
our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are
happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly
paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k)
savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility
is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits:
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid
if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program,
Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit
Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary
Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical
Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible
Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance,
Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance
Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company
Holidays Benefits At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that
our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are
happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly
Benefits At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that our
employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to
offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent
on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription,
Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical),
Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account
, 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term
Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental
Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance,
Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance,
Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance,
Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home
and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits,
CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership
Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays About Maxim Healthcare
Group Maxim Healthcare Group has been making a difference in the
lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30
years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare,
companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce
solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate
patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a
trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare
Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,
color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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