Company

Individual Advocacy GroupSee more

addressAddressEvanston, IL
type Form of workFull-time
salary SalaryFrom $18 an hour
CategorySales/marketing

Job description

Position Summary

To achieve a home-like community integrated living arrangement (CILA) based on values of individual self-worth, dignity, equality, and respect for adults with developmental disabilities.

To assist individuals in living their best lives and maintaining maximum independence.

Duties

  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, shaving, etc.
  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in dressing.
  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in meal preparation, eating, and clean-up.
  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in completion of household chores including, cleaning, laundry, yard maintenance, etc.
  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in communication skills.
  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals with mobility, including development of walking and/or use of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or other equipment.
  • Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in appropriate interpersonal interactions in social situations.
  • For all of the above, uses instructional methods based on individual needs and goals in order to increase individuals’ independent functioning.
  • Implements activities, experiences, and/or leisure time in accordance with daily routines, written schedules, and individuals’ interests.
  • Reinforces proper behavior, communication, language, interpersonal exchanges, etc.
  • Accompanies individuals on medical appointments, other appointments, and/or to community activities events.

· Performs health-related tasks including taking blood pressure, taking temperature, checking skin condition, positioning, administering medications, etc.

  • Communicates with coworkers, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), behavior analyst, nurse, and supervisory personnel regarding individuals.
  • Completes required documentation accurately and on time.

· Achieves competency or certification in first aid, CPR, Medication Administration and other required skills within prescribed timeframes.

· Substitutes for absent co-workers in performance of assigned duties with direction from supervisor.

· Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor in order to ensure day-to-day functioning of the home.

· Submits required employee records on time.

· Attends all required trainings and meetings.

· Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Paid training, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Vision insurance, Paid orientation, Flexible schedule, Referral program
Refer code: 8393809. Individual Advocacy Group - The previous day - 2024-02-27 04:12

Individual Advocacy Group

Evanston, IL
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