Summary/Objective This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Manager for providing direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping support or other support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In ICF Program assists in the development and implementation of Individual Plans (IP's) In Supported Living and Respite, assists in the implementation of specific care requirements individualized for each consumer. In ICF Program, assists in the implementation and documentation of formal IP programs and other programmatic requirements. In Supported Living and Respite, assists in all required documentation of services performed. Performs related household chores as needed (to supplement resident training or resident competence); assists in the preparation of a shopping list for food and dietary supplies; assists in shopping for food and dietary supplies; assists in laundering, folding, ironing, and storing residents' clothing; maintain adequate inventories of laundry and cleaning supplies; purchases and appropriately stores laundry and cleaning supplies as directed; assists residents in cleaning their bedrooms, bathroom, closets, etc. as individually needed. Assists consumers with preparation and/or prepares nutritious meals as directed by the Dietician; provides a positive dining experience for all residents; maintains accountability and inventory of food and dietary supplies; maintains proper labeling of stored and prepared food. Assures all food preparation, storage areas, and dining areas are kept clean and sanitary; assists residents with the cleaning of these areas as required; cleans or assists residents in the cleaning of shared areas of the home such as the living room, kitchen, den, screened porch, patio; may also clean and organize the garage storage areas. Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of all residents; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of all residents; always interact in a positive way with residents; fosters a home atmosphere. Attends in-service training programs and staff meetings; accounts for the expenditure of resident funds; assists in the inventorying of residents' clothing and personal possessions; may accompany residents for clothing purchases and assist them as necessary; repairs residents' clothing as needed. Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle. May perform delegated nursing tasks. Assists in maintaining household files for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards as needed; reports unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as required; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and designated. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoke and in writing.

Licensure/Certification :

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (Training will be provided if not already certified); valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.

Experience:

One-year experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The physical activities for this position involve: Balancing Standing Stooping Kneeling Pulling Pushing Reaching Lifting (up to 50 lbs.) Carrying (up to 50 lbs.) Crouching Crawling The essential sensory and communicative activities include: Feeling Hearing Speaking Seeing An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties: Inside environmental conditions Outside environmental conditions Exposure to bodily fluids Exposure to blood Combative residents Wk 1: 3pm-11pm Off Monday and Saturday Wk 2: 3pm-11pm Off Sunday and Friday