Residential House Manager II at ROI

Summary Work schedule for the House Manager II position is for two weeks on duty and one week off duty.

Manages and implements all aspects of residential care as directed by the Residential Program Coordinator by performing the following duties.

Duties Responsible for residents in the home and during activities 24 hours a day, except for scheduled time off.

Works as scheduled by Residential Program Coordinator to maintain efficient, quality care.

Assists in implementing active care plans (such as PCPs) for each resident as directed.

Completes documentation for CFAs, PCPs or BSPs, and prepares reports, as required by licensing and certifying agencies and ROI policy; and keeps the Residential Program Coordinator, Residential Program Director / QDDP informed of any problems.

Demonstrates and / or assists residents in daily self-care practices such as personal hygiene, dressing, cooking, home maintenance, shopping, laundry scheduling, and clothes repair to aid independence and foster self-esteem of residents.

Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

Supervises preparation, cooking and serving of quality, nutritional, family-style meals according to pre-approved menus and recipes and maintains inventory of food and supplies.

Works closely with the Auxiliary Services Coordinator to help plan outside community activities and to coordinate transportation (van service) to outside community activities.

Works closely with Residential Health Services Nursing staff to coordinate transportation (van service) to medical appointments.

Responsible for transporting residents to all scheduled activities and appointments as necessary.

Must always obey traffic laws and maintain a clean driving record.

Must be able to assist residents on and off vans, as needed.

Helps to maintain cleanliness and safety of the home to provide pleasant living conditions and to meet requirements of the licensing and certifying agencies and ROI policies.

Follows safe work practices and uses universal precautions when the need arises.

Assist residents with evacuation during file and tornado drills and other emergency preparation exercises.

Responds to emergencies and administers First Aid, CPR and / or CPI as needed.

Monitors and assists residents in self-administration of medicines; consults with Residential Health Services Nursing staff regarding medications, medical needs, or medical emergencies; and maintains supply of medication as prescribed.

Maintains residents’ supply of personal hygiene products.

Documents all visits with relatives, outgoing calls, and other contacts made by residents.

Communicates information to the resident’s family or guardian only through the Resident Program Director / QDDP.

Has a working knowledge of ROI’s Residential Operations Manual and complies with all rules and regulations and ROI policies applicable to residential care of residents with developmental disabilities.

Adheres to the Individual Rights and Abuse, Neglect and Mistreatment policies and procedures.

Consults with the Residential Program Coordinator regarding any complaints, incidents or problems involving resident care, staff relations, or quality of service.

Participates in appropriate Residential Program and ROI meetings, as requested.

Performs such other duties as assigned by the Residential Program Coordinator and / or the Residential Program Director / QDDP.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.