Provide direct care services to individual's with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and/or other disabilities in their private home and community. Provide training and/or assistance with activities of daily living, to include but not limited to: bathing, toileting, preparing meals, hygiene, housekeeping, etc. Coordinate appointments. Accompany on community outings/events/recreational activities. Implements the Individual Service Plans (ISP). Assures health and safety in the home and/or community. Makes recommendations based on the participant's needs. Completes documentation.
- High School Diploma or GED or 5 to 8 years of documented and verifiable experience working in the Human Service or Medical Field.
- One to six months experience working with persons with disabilities in a group home, day support, hospital, treatment center, community or nursing home setting (preferred). Apprenticeship opportunity may be available to gain experience.
- Knowledge of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD), mental health and/or other developmental disabilities
- Demonstrated skill in working with adults and/or children with disabilities.
- Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.
- Good oral and written communication skills to include using computer and mobile devices as a Team Member
- Ability to perform simple math skills.
- Ability to implement and follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.
- Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene and environmental hygiene.
- Ability to teach participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self care skills.
- Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement ISP and complete proper documentation.
- Ability to observe, record and properly report participant's behavior, attitude, physical condition and emergency incident.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $16.46 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person