TITLE: DIRECT CARE STAFF
Purpose: To provide quality care for Intellectually Disabled Adults and maintain the level of programming established by the Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- One year work experience in human services or direct service with persons with developmental disabilities preferred – not required.
- Has demonstrated a commitment to a supportive and respectful attitude that empowers persons with disabilities to develop to their highest potential.
- Has demonstrated the ability to maintain co-operative relationships with fellow employees, persons for whom care is being given, parents and other persons and agencies involved with the residential facility.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license, and a clear driving record.
- Good health as verified by a health screening, including a TB test, performed by a physician within six (6) months prior to, or seven (7) days after, date of employment.
- Possession of a current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate or enrollment in the next available class.
- Department of Justice criminal record (fingerprint) clearance (DOJ).
- Must be 18 years of age, fluent in English.
- Must sign a criminal statement.
CAREGIVER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the consumers.
- Responsible for required daily record keeping.
- Responsible for adhering to all SFRC safety standards.
- Will consult with House Manager on any decisions affecting program design.
- Will maintain a co-operative working relationship with significant others, appropriate agencies, fellow employees, Board members, and members of the community.
- Will attend all staff meetings, in service, workshops, and other job-related meetings as requested, unless prior arrangements have been made.
- Will demonstrate respect for the residents and treat them in a dignified, respectful and humane manner.
- Will respect the residents' rights and property and maintain confidentiality.
- Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise.
- Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands.
- General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and medication assistance.
- Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of vehicles or shower.
- Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision.
- Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and personal shopping while maintaining proper staff to client ratio.
- Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional.
- Care for the consumers: orienting or grounding someone with developmental delays, relaying information from a doctor to family members.
- Back-up care services: providing other caregivers a break.
- Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning.
- Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual's health, recording and reporting any differences.
- Will supervise residents, ensure resident safety and encourage care of personal hygiene and support growth of self esteem and self worth.
- Will report incidents of alleged harm, abuse or behavior change to House Manager or Administrator
- Will advocate for residents and provide routine counseling in accordance with individual program plan.