15.00 per hour (Day Shift Only)
14.00 per hour (Overnight Shift Only)
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,Vacation Time, Sick Time.
Group home Direct care worker
- Facilitates the admission and discharge of residents
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Complies with house schedule, rules, policies, and procedures
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Assists in the self-administration of medication
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Responsible for conducting community meetings and groups
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Responsible for implementing the daily activity and house schedules
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Transport residents to scheduled program activities, events, outings, medical/dental appointments, local agencies as deemed on their treatment plan and when applicable unscheduled activities/events
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Responsible to participate and provide oversight in all transportation venues
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Responsible for the safety of the residents and the house
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Responsible for documenting daily progress notes when applicable
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Responsible for protecting resident rights, confidentiality of the resident and medical record
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Notify manager in the event of a safety and clinical issue requiring immediate attention
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Responsible to ensure residents follow their individual daily schedule and when indicated assist with their daily living tasks
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Assisting residents in exercise/wellness activities such as walks in the neighborhood
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Assisting residents in daily living skills when applicable
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Knowledge of CPR as event by annual training documentation
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Knowledge of First Aid
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Responsible for implementing the Safety/Disaster Plan when applicable
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Responsible for completing an Incident and Accident Report when indicated
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Responsible for successfully completing job specific and annual trainings as indicated in the Training Plan
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Responsible for abiding by the Code of Ethics, conduct business in a professional matter
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Responsible for providing at least two-week notice requesting vacation time
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Responsible for calling in sick 8 hours prior to scheduled time to work
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Responsible for working out schedule changes
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Other duties as assigned
Requirements
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Must have or must be able to obtain a level 1 fingerprint clearance card
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1 or more years of experience in this position or related field recommended however willing to train
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Driver’s license Recommended but not required
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Must be at least 18 years of age or older
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Ability to pass a background check and drug test where applicable
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Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently
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Ability to learn prevention and support methods and implement them
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Ability to learn how to administer medication
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Ability to pass all required training
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Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical activities
