The Residential Support Staff member is a direct support professional responsible for providing residential support services for the Home and Community-Based Service (HCS) and ICF-IDD program participants. The delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.
Responsibilities and Duties
- The RSS directs personal assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- The RSS assists with meal planning, preparation, and housekeeping.
- The RSS assists with ambulation and mobility as needed.
- The RSS secures and provides transportation.
- The RSS reinforces counseling and therapy activities.
- The RSS assists with medications and the performance of RN delegated tasks.
- The RSS supervises and assures individuals’ health, safety, and security.
- The RSS facilitates community activities, natural support, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and socially valued behavior.
- The RSS maintains regular attendance and timeliness in duties.
- The RSS maintains good work and personal ethics in dealing with co-workers and resident consumers.
- The RSS does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours.
- The RSS presents a neat, clean appearance; dressed appropriately for the job, and practices personal hygiene.
- The RSS adheres to Attendance Policy – Works when scheduled, beginning and ending work as expected; calls in according to policy; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately, records all hours worked as instructed.
- The RSS reports incidents/injuries on time.
- The RSS cooperates in internal/external investigations.
- The RSS maintains the confidentiality of company and consumer information.
- The RSS participates and assists in developing the Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the individuals served.
- The RSS ensures implementation of the PDP as it relates to residential services.
- The RSS reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) any problems, proposed program changes, the behavior of individuals served, concerns, training needs, medical concerns, dietary issues, etc.
- The RSS ensures documentation of behaviors, incidents, injuries, program data collection, medication data, and progress notes completed accurately and on time.
- The RSS performs all other duties as assigned by management.
- The RSS accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- Driving record that meets minimum standards, allowing for insurance coverage under the company’s insurance.
- Clear background check, including criminal history.