Direct Support Professional
Alzheimer's Nursing Care
Newark, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Develop relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Accompany individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitor individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provide assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitate social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Encourage positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Collaborate with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provide guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
