P / T Respite Care Provider

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Must be BILINGUAL

Seeking PART TIME professionals. 20-25 hours / week.

Brandon, FL (Hillsborough County)

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Respite Program Supervisor, this position's primary duty is to provide high quality respite care and ensures the safety of the children served. In addition to safety, the provider will assist the individual in daily activities as noted in the Family Support Plan.Requires quality documentation of services provided. Participates in the organization's continuous quality improvement efforts.

Essential Functions :

1.Assure adequate supervision and assistance of individual receiving services at all times, i.e. : personal hygiene and other assisted daily living skills as needed.

2.Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

3.Wash hands before and after performing any service for the client.

4.Assure nutritious meals are available to the individual.

5.Assist program supervisor and parent / guardian in developing and implementing Family Support Plan for the person receiving services.

6.Assure medications are available and taken as prescribed, when necessary, only as the program supervisor has determined. Otherwise, the provider administers no medication.

7.Assist the individual with scheduling, arranging or providing accessible services.

8.Keep progress notes that reflect the goals and objectives.

9.Provide required documentation in a timely manner, i.e. : timesheets, care provider reports.

10.Maintain a good working relationship with family of individual for which you are providing services, and with the program supervisor.

11.Meet on a regular basis with your immediate supervisor.

12.Work only hours as scheduled and notify your supervisor of any necessary changes.

13.Attend training and meetings as requested by supervisor.

14.Participates in Family Team Conferences for families.

15.Actively participates in a multidisciplinary team to discuss family progress, identified needs, support plans and methods of increasing effectiveness of the group's teamwork.

16.Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Caregiver Support Services.

17.Works within the philosophy and function of Children's Home Network.

18.Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Two years post-secondary education in human services, preferred.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

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