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DSP's for primarily 2nd and / or 3rd shift

must be available on weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities

Demonstrates competence in performing the necessary skills based on the patient's plan of care

Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other related support services essential to the client's health and safety

Assists with transfers and ambulation

Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan (if applicable)

Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client

Assists client in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene

Implements behavior management techniques in accordance with the directions given by the supervisor / healthcare practitioner; including reinforcing appropriate behaviors in accordance with plans and discouraging negative behavior

Reports changes in patient / client status

Adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

Minimum Requirements :

State licensure or certification if required by state and / or contract

One (1) year relevant patient / client care experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, 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.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis 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.