Responsible for assisting in and/or the planning and coordination of daily personal cares, personal hygiene, medical needs, diabetic and nutritional requirements, activities and field trips. Also, individual support and transportation requirements of the participants at all times while they are under the care and supervision of Vista Care Day Service Programs.
Actively assists in activities and techniques that can increase the quality of life for all individuals attending.
Required to report all incidents involving aggression, behavioral intervention, medical situations or treatments relating to staff or individuals, any pertinent information to the Day Services Supervisor in a timely manner.
Updates information on each individual to keep it up to date.
Adheres to and supports all Vista Care policies and procedures.
Adheres to and supports all VIsta Care core values, actively supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
Follows direction of program supervisor
Is familiar with and respects the rights of the individuals served.
Acts as an advocate for the individuals served and supported ensuring they are treated in an age appropriate manner, with dignity and respect.
Provides a clean, comfortable atmosphere ensuring the environment is always homelike and kept clean.
Relates to those served and supported with a caring and professional attitude.
Involves individuals in the decorating and care of their surroundings.
Responsible for completing daily charting, logs, documentation, and plans for individuals supported in a timely, thorough manner based upon all Vista Care policies and procedures.
Verifies that medications have been administered properly by adhering to all policies and that medications are stored properly in the locked cabinets
Understands and able to identify signs of agitation for the purpose of implementing recommended behavior support(s).
Will provide input for revisions of behavior support plans and remains alert to behavior/physical changes of those served and supported notifying supervisors or other leadership as appropriate.
Assists those supported with family and personal contacts. IIs aware of defined restrictions of contacts and assists in compliance.
May assist in making phone calls and contacts with family and friends and/or supports those served as requested, in writing, addressing and mailing letters.
Always is respectful and attentive when interacting with families and will notify the supervisor of concerns related to family member interactions, questions, or issues etc.
Initiates the involvement of those served in activities including the planning of those activities and offering a variety of activities for choice.
Encourages individuals to choose activities and documents their preferences
Maintains awareness of community activities that might be of interest to those supported and served and makes suggestions to the supervisor and leadership of activities that are recommended.
