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The main responsibilities are to provide direct care to the clients
Interacts with people served in a caring and respectful manner.
Becomes knowledgeable about each person and his/her plan of service.
Implements and documents goals as identified in each individual's plan of services.
Provides training and assistance as needed in all daily living skills including housekeeping, meal preparation.
Aides in vocational activities; and provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
Provides training and assistance as needed in other areas such as health management, medication administration, communication, socialization, self-advocacy, skill development, and community integration.
Assists individuals in planning and participating in recreational activities of interest to individuals both at home and in the community.
Purchases household items and groceries as needed and assigned.
Performs housekeeping tasks as needed to ensure a clean and safe home; prepare meals.
Provides transportation in agency vehicles; or Maintains agency vehicles in clean manner.
Represent HCR professionally in the local community (i.e. DSS, Mental Health, church, schools, and neighborhood) and act as a responsible, positive and healthy role model to influence growth and development of residents.
Prepares nutritious and well-balanced meals according to each individual's dietary guidelines and the household menu.
Assists individuals in maintaining good health by monitoring medical needs and implementing medical care plans. Accompanies individuals to medical and dental appointments and communicates effectively with medical providers. Provides first aid as needed.
Attends trainings, staff meetings as required and maintains all necessary certifications.
Administers and documents medications accurately following proper procedures.
Handles agency petty cash and individual's personal money in a responsible manner. Obtains receipts for purchases. Documents purchases on agency receipt as directed.
Protects the safety of individuals. Corrects safety hazards and notifies a supervisor for assistance if needed.
Assist individuals with transferring and mobility as needed.
Reads daily notes, medical logs, and other written notes/instructions.
Documents relevant information in daily log, medical log, ISP/behavior support plans and other documents as required.
Supports individuals in maintaining and developing relationships with family and friends. Assists individuals in appropriate reciprocal social skills.
Provides behavioral supports as needed by role modeling appropriate behavior, and intervening, responding, and re-directing inappropriate behavior in a respectful and productive manner according to generally accepted standards and each person's plan of service.
Interacts and communicates effectively with individuals' families and service providers.
Participates and works in a team environment. Is respectful toward co-workers and supervisors. Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the individual's served.
Qualifications:
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, lift, crouch/stoop, push/pull, twist, reach, hear the clients, see the clients. Must possess a valid NC driver’s license. Must have no record of convictions for felonies or substantiated cases of abuse.
Certifications desired :
First Aid / CPR ,Medication Administration, TB Test, Bloodborne Pathogens also training in seclusion and physical restaraint / EBPI.
This is a fun environment where employees are encouraged to be themselves.
Great work study job, not very demanding or stressful.
We are currently hiring for weekday evenings and weekend hours.
Higher Cause Residences LLC.
https://highercauseresidences.com/
