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Form of work
SalaryResponsibilities
- Actively participates in and contributes to the care of clients through the execution, coordination, and support of programmatic components.
- Responsible for the supervision, safety, welfare and whereabouts of assigned clients by actively supervising in accordance with each client’s needs, communicated treatment goals, and Woods’ Level of Supervision policy.
- Be a client advocate by ensuring Woods’ clients are free from abuse and mistreatment. Immediately report any incident of suspected abuse or mistreatment and cooperate fully with all necessary investigations.
- Provides assistance, instruction and guidance toward client independence in such areas as dressing, washing, feeding, personal hygiene, tooth brushing, toileting, social interactions, effective/appropriate communications techniques, etc.
- Relates to clients and family members in a manner that reflects an awareness of, and respect for individual variances including cognitive and developmental functioning, as well as social behavior, familial, religious, cultural, and ethnic differences.
- Serves as a role model to clients with respect to mature appropriate behavior: problem solving and coping responses, initiative, active listening and other social skills, punctuality, grooming and dress, and accepting direction from supervisory staff.
- Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, providing feedback relating to the development and/or implementation of ISPs /IHPs and IEPs designed to meet the individual goals set for assigned clients.
- Uses SMART principles and other principles/skills including de-escalation, conflict resolution, and debriefing. Uses safety techniques and restraint procedures in accordance with Woods’ policy and training curriculum.
- Uses behavior management and other strategies as directed by the program psychologist/clinician or their designee.
- Responsible for serving and assisting clients at meals, utilizing adaptive equipment (as prescribed) and for providing close supervision and quality interactions at mealtime when such intervention is required.
- Ensure a safe living environment for clients by identifying and immediately reporting.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
