Address
Form of workEnsure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective
Oversight.
- Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc).
- Ensure individual's plan of care is implemented.
- Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
- Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping)
- Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
- Facilitate individual's learning and skill training in fire safety.
- Implementation and documentation of individual's goals.
- Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
- Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
- Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
- Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
- Planning and preparing balanced meals.
- Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit.
- Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.
- Attends appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
- Assist in providing spiritual development.
- Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
- Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc
- Assist in development of social skills.
- Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
- Complete job related tasks as needed.
Other Requirements:
AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
Clean and valid New York State Driver's License required.
Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
