Position Summary:
Responsible for providing direct support to People/Persons with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Must be able to commit to working EVERY Thursday through Sunday. Shift times available are 8am to 4pm and 4pm to 12am (Only).
Position responsibilities:
· Provide support to each individual in the following ways (as needed): cooking/meal preparation, housekeeping, changing clothes, bathing, escorting in the community, active treatment/assist with achieving specific goals, etc.
· Responsible for the basic health, safety and supervision of People/Persons with intellectual disabilities.
· Implement plans (i.e. - behavioral) effectively to address individual needs.
· Interact and communicate positively with People/Persons with intellectual disabilities and treat them with dignity and respect at all times.
· Work collaboratively with a team; display a positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude towards People/Persons with intellectual disabilities, coworkers and supervisors.
· Report or communicate all information pertinent to the continuity of care of the People/Persons with intellectual disabilities to immediate supervisor.
· Effectively and legibly complete required documentation.
· Comply with all CMS and DDS regulations and policies and attend all CMS and DDS required meetings and training.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Credentials/Skills and experience:
· High School Diploma/GED, or the alike
· Proof of Annual Physical (including PPD reading or chest x-ray)
· Must be able to pass a FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check and Drug test
· Valid In-Person CPR/First Aide Training Certificates or Cards
· Must be able to provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
· Must be at least 18 years of age, or older
· Reliable Transportation to get to work site(s)
· Completion of DC Required Phase Trainings/Orientation training.
· At least 2 years of experience working w/ people/person with disabilities
· Demonstrate solid work experience and the ability to proficiently communicate in English
Nonessential skills and experience:
· Caretaking/Healthcare experience
· Experience working with People/Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.
· HHA/MA/CNA/TME certification a plus
· Sign Language a plus
Reporting to this position: No direct reports
Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour
Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable People/Persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to cook a meal from a prepared menu?
- Will you be able to reliably commute to the Washington, DC area for this job?
- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are you able to provide proof of vaccination?
- Are you able to work weekends as needed or required for the position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English Fluently (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR First Aid certificate (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
