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Page 2 of 3 DSP-ICF 16.doc Last reviewed-7/27/2011 12. Provide eye and ear care as instructed 13. Measure and record temperatures, pulse and respirations (TPR’s), and weights as instructed 14. Communicate and work as part of a team within the department assigned 15. Facilitate and model positive social interactions with community members, visitors and other staff Other Responsibilities: 1. Focus on meeting customer needs (staff, residents, and families) 2. Support the vision, mission and agency values in working with others which the agency has a relationship 3. Respect and follow all resident rights guidelines 4. Report any violations of resident rights to appropriate human rights staff 5. Maintain a positive, caring attitude throughout the work day 6. Use a team approach and help others 7. Display effective communication skills through proper interaction with residents, families and co-workers 8. Conduct yourself in a way that conveys an attitude of trust and dependability with co- workers 9. Report for work every scheduled day, on time and follow rules for the time clock 10. Respond to staffing needs of the department including calls for help when short staffed 11. Participate in department meetings and maintain appropriate number of in-service hours 12. Practice safe work habits and report all accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor as soon as they occur and complete required incident report 13. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information to assure resident rights are protected Physical and Sensory Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must be able to bend, stoop, and move intermittently throughout work day 2. Must possess stamina to spend much of the work day standing or moving around 3. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately 4. Must possess emotional stability to work respectfully and harmoniously with residents and other staff 5. Must be able to use a computer, phone, etc. as required 6. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds 7. Posses a valid driver’s license for the last three years and is in good standing with the Department of Motor Vehicles

Page 3 of 3 DSP-ICF 16.doc Last reviewed-7/27/2011 Apostolic Christian LifePoints Job Description Review Position: Direct Support Person (DSP) Facility: ICF/DD-16 Department: Program Reports to: ICF/DD-16 Resident Services Director (RSD) Supervises: None I have read or have had this job description read to me and I fully understand the job description, its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand that the job duties may be altered from these duties. I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I understand that in this position I will be exposed to body fluids which may be infectious. I understand that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B vaccination. I also understand that the facility will follow any other laws regarding testing of residents if I am potentially exposed to blood. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will by the facility or myself, and that such termination must be made in accordance with the Agency Personnel Policy. Employee Name (print): __________________________________________________ Employee’s Signature_______________________________ Date__________________ Supervisor’s Signature ______________________________Date__________________