Full-Time Direct Care Staff At Serendipity

Position Title: Direct Care Staff              

Supervisor: Program Director                 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Location: Serendipity Adult Day Care, Anchorage, AK

MISSION

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Direct Care Staff  is a direct service provider who implements activities and needed care for the program participants as part of the Serendipity team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma, Associates Degree preferred
2. One-year experience working with senior and/or other special needs population
3. Knowledge of the effects of ADRD on the individual and their care providers; understanding of group dynamics, the concept of well-being, and care that supports well-being
4. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and to maintain harmonious relationships with participants, families, co-workers, and visitors
5. Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize work
6. Acceptable criminal history backgrounds

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Implements therapeutic group, individual, and community activities in an organized, on time and prepared manner based on abilities/retained skills of participants, to promote optimal physical and interpersonal functioning
2. Works within the framework of the participant's individual care plan to achieve the anticipated outcomes; displays flexibility and engages with each person in the group while recognizing their need for autonomy. Seeks guidance and/or assistance “as needed” and responds appropriately to emergencies.
3. Completes necessary program documentation such as daily attendance, activity, and toileting logs
4. Creates an atmosphere of safety, trust, acceptance, and dignity using verbal and non­verbal skills to convey caring and to promote trust and respect; demonstrates basic assessment skills.
5. Attends and actively participates in quarterly in-services, special projects, trainings, staff meetings and briefings, functions as a member of the participant's team
6. Understands the aging process and impact of diseases, including dementia, on participant's functional ability; uses well-being and ill-being indicators to determine approach to care.
7. Promotes participant's independence by supporting selfcare abilities; provides assistance with daily living activities including eating, toileting, hygiene, transfers, and ambulation; ensure participants receive adequate nutrition and hydration
8. Provide person centered care in recognizing that individuals are defined by their uniqueness are human beings, not their disease or disability.
9. Communicates, follows, and integrates into practice knowledge of Serendipity and The Salvation Army policies and procedures while demonstrating use of problem-solving skills; promotes and supports the mission of Serendipity and The Salvation Army
10. Pursues professional development using all available resources to expand clinical skills, pursues knowledge of participant's disease processes and best adult day practices.
11. Continually monitor participant's health and wellbeing and communicate changes and any concerns about participant health, safety, or welfare to your supervisor.
12. Ensure participants are checked in and out daily, follows daily transportation schedule; observes The Salvation Army driving policies and procedures; completes safety check of vehicle, and reports immediately to supervisor any problems discovered.
13. Follows kitchen protocol; adheres to participant food allergies or intolerances, food preferences and dietary needs and/or restrictions
14. If requested, will be trained by the Cook/Kitchen Manager in food service and kitchen standards and obtain a Food Handlers card to serve meals from a Registered Dietician approved 5-week cycle menu and record any food substitutions
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENT

The job is located in a heated and ventilated office environment without exposure to extreme weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; have corrected hearing and vision to that of normal range; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and feeling are all necessary elements to physically perform the functions of the job.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.