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Form of workUnder general supervision, is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities in one of the Agency's residential facilities. Interacts in a manner which fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence. Helps create a homelike atmosphere for residents in an agency facility.
Salary: $34,307
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
All new hires, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date unless they have requested a reasonable accommodation for medical, disability or religious reasons from URI's People & Culture, peopleandculture@urinyc.org
Salary: $34,307
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of residents.
- Is able to explain and demonstrate through behavior the National Association OF Direct Support Professionals' Code of Ethics
- Is able to explain and demonstrate through behavior the NYS OPWDD Direct Support Professional Core Competencies
- Ensures that all measures for safety and wellbeing are maintained at highest level.
- Trains individuals in activities of daily living and in development of self-help and social skills.
- Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in residence facility.
- Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
- Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Residents' Progress Notes and other reports as assigned.
- Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents by taking quick and decisive action.
- Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse and reports observations of co-workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
- Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and resident history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
- Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
- If emergency has caused resident to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines, may have to restrain that resident.
- Transports residents in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor's appointments, etc.
- Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as with purchasing of food and supplies.
- Assists in cooking of meals and preparation of lunch for residents
- Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
- Participates at staff meetings and IDT's by communicating observations concerning residents' progress and reaction to various therapy programs
- Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information. Maintains written logs for recording daily activities.
- Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventative maintenance duties as needed in order to maintain a safe and homelike environment.
- Supervises any other activities as may be necessary in order to maintain quality of program.
- Dispenses prescribed medications to residents after successful completion of medication administration course and in line with Agency protocol. AMAP's are supervised by residence nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
- Assists residents with self-administration of medication including type, dose, frequency, etc.
- Completes all activities related to skill buildings as outlined in individual program plans.
- Attends to personal hygiene needs of residents i.e. toileting, bathing and changing as situation warrants.
- Handles all resident specific documents in a secure and confidential manner.
- Maintains awareness of and implements all appropriate goals, provides appropriate
- reinforcement as determined by the respective clinical staff, and behavioral data as prescribed.
- Performs related duties as requested.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
- High School Diploma or GED required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year full-time experience in the care of developmentally disabled children or adults is preferred
- Must have AMAP Certification and must be SCIP-R, CPR and First Aid certified
- Must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applicati
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with co-workers, residents and their families
- Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures
- Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
All new hires, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date unless they have requested a reasonable accommodation for medical, disability or religious reasons from URI's People & Culture, peopleandculture@urinyc.org
