Job Description
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Encourage individuals in personal growth through the promotion of autonomy and aid in
daily activities
Responsible for creating and aiding individuals in daily responsibilities including mealpreparation, cleaning, personal hygiene, and other requirements.
Coordinate and aid in athleisure activities within the office or community.Ensure your Individual’s Plan of Service is being followed daily including but not limitedto their medical, dietary, psychological, and physical needs.
Administer medication / treatments as recorded in their doctor’s orders and companypolicies according to their Level of Need.
Receive direct supervision from Senior Director of Day Services.Record and maintain the following records in a timely, consistent and accurate manner :program and behavioral data, medical and medication records, including prescriptions,
financial receipts, appointment books (including all scheduling as required); administer
evaluations and assessments to individuals; transition book or other applicable staff
communication books; all other related records as required. Complete Therap as
required.
Maintain consistent communications between supervisors, programs, andparent / guardians as needed.
Maintain necessary qualifications and certificates consistent with DDS and Safewayprogram standards including PMT, CPR, Mandated Reporter and Abuse and Neglect
training.
Remain well-informed of and advocate for your individual’s rights and well-being whilemaintaining confidentiality according to agency policy.
Assist in or lead emergency / behavioral situations as necessary, using one’s PMT andCPR training.
Perform necessary errands and responsibilities to aid in the maintenance of the programsuccess as necessary.
Maintain a flexible schedule and along with an openness to provide relief coveragewithin office, residential, or community settings.
Qualifications :
One to two years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilitiespreferred
Valid Driver’s License required and personal vehicle preferred.Must maintain a sufficient driving record.Must drive yourself and your individual among office, resident, and community sitesthroughout various neighborhoods and among various weather conditions.
Must be able to work at various locations depending on the work assignment given.Must have / be willing to attain PMT, CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Abuse and Neglecttraining. Must maintain these certificates at all times.
Understanding of Microsoft Office and the internet.Physical Requirements :
Provide hands on personal care which may include toileting, feeding, cleaning and allother activities of daily living skills.
Ability to transfer individuals as necessary.Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which mayinclude restraining individuals.
Provide physical intervention as necessary which may include lifting, mobility, first aid,and safety evacuations.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds.Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer individuals as assigned.