Support worker Jobs in Usa

Job Details

Job Location

Marathon - 67 Coco Plum - Marathon, FL

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

18.83 - $18.83 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Support Worker is someone who ensures the safety and well-being of residents in our Mental Health Assisted Living Facility. Three 8 hours shifts daily. Support workers help people to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support in a home-like environment.

Areas of responsibility include :

• Supervising and assisting residents with their instrumental activities of daily living which may range from medication assistance, transportation to medical appointments, recreational activities, money management, shopping for personal items or just being an empathetic listener.
• Preparing and serving resident meals and refreshments.
• Observing residents appearance and well-being, reporting, and documenting any changes in health status.
• Conduct groups and meetings, according to your own personal skills and program needs.
• Resident orientation. Maintenance of resident records and sharing responsibilities within the staff office.
• Promote and maintain a therapeutic residential program.
• Advocate our agency and present a good public image while in contact with other agencies, referral sources, family members & medical professionals.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters.
• Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet our funding and licensing requirements.
• Orient new residents to the house in accordance with policy and compliance with license and funding sources.
• Share all responsibilities within the staff office, and participate in maintaining an efficient, clean, and organized workspace.
• Conduct groups and meetings, according to your own personal skills and program needs.
• Take part in the weekly staff meetings.
• Help to maintain the house, grounds / garden, and equipment. Organize and participate in house cleaning, shopping and food preparation.
• Advocate our agency and present a good public image while in contact with other agencies, referral sources, family members & medical professionals. Promote publicity, interest and inquiries.

Qualifications

Qualifications

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and / or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.