| Company | AmegoSee more |
 Address | Northborough, MA |
 Form of work | Full-time |
 Salary | $49.6K - $62.8K a year |
Job description
- Ensure the implementation of member’s DHSP objectives and corresponding data collection; accurately document progress and needs related to goals.
- Instruct, counsel and supervise members in: education, daily living skills, personal care, socialization, behavioral skills, self advocacy, and other areas identified in the DHSP.
- Assist members to achieve goals by maintaining knowledge of their learning styles, strengths and needs and ensure that skills are taught accordingly; notify the Administrator, Day Hab Program Director or Developmental Specialists of problems or concerns; maintain a normalizing, learning environment.
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors including; Administrators, Day Hab Program Director, Health Services Coordinator, Therapeutic Services (OT, PT, Speech and Behavior) and all members.
- Maintain good communication skills (oral and written) with individuals, co-workers and families.
- Maintain an attitude of professionalism at all times, in all environments and with all related persons to the program (i.e. members, families, supervisor, management, outside agencies and community members).
- Be aware of Human Rights, DPPC Reporting Procedures, and Sexuality Policies and monitor that members’ rights are upheld; act as a role model by displaying proper dress, language, safe work practices and a positive work attitude.
- Ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures are implemented: be familiar with evacuation routes, ensure safe and efficient evacuations during drills and actual emergencies, be aware of fire alarm pull stations and their proper use, keep aisles and means of egress clean and accessible, report unsafe situations, monitor members at lunch, breaks, and provide safe transportation to community sites. Keep program areas clean and organized, perform light housekeeping and train members to keep program areas orderly. Always use safe lifting & transferring techniques. Where appropriate, ensure all egresses and walkways are free of snow and ice during winter months.
- Carry out personal care duties for members, including, but not limited to transfers from wheelchairs, toileting, showering, lifting and transfers to and from vehicles.
- Support members within Community Inclusion activities as recommended through their DHSP for education, etc. Will assist in transport of individuals to activities as assigned; will be asked to drive company vehicles.
- Crisis intervention including: consistently carrying out behavior plans; intervening in crisis situations, as needed; proper implementation of Behavior Management and Emergency Restraint Training; accurate and timely completion of incident reports and other related paperwork.
- Maintains attendance and punctuality - works required days & hours and reports to work on time. Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to timekeeping.
- Attend all meetings as advised by Day Habilitation Management.
- Maintain all licenses, certifications and up to date training's in all mandated areas (i.e. First Aid, CPR, SOLVE, MAP etc).
Refer code: 8265116. Amego - The previous day - 2024-02-21 01:12
