The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the organization’s Independent Residential Alternative houses. Pays: $15.00-$16.00 per hour
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- · Performs, supervise and assists individuals in all areas of adult daily living skills
- · Assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal growth and individualization
- · Implement valued outcomes and all other programming methods/procedure based on the individuals habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations
- · Ensures the overall health and safety of the individuals by providing supervision to the
- individuals as required based on the individual needs and per OPWDD regulations
- · All staff is required to remain awake on the overnight shift
- · Provides ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner
- · Accompanies and transports individuals to medical and other clinical appointments and ensure the necessary documentation are completed and return to review by the program registered nurse
- · Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary residence and working environment
- · Responsible for conducting fire drills as scheduled
- · Responsible for maintaining the individuals clothing, furniture, any and all personal belonging in good condition
- · Responsible and required to remain on the shift until the relief arrives and the shift is appropriately covered Reports to work on time
- · Required to attend all trainings and meetings as mandated by the management team or the agency
- · Remains sensitive and responsive to the needs, situation, and personal/cultural practices of the individuals
- · Make purchases as needed or requested by the program or management team
- · Reports any changes regarding any individuals physical and health condition to the supervisor immediately
- · Assists in the orientation of new staff
- · Must call 3 hours prior to the scheduled shift when calling out; Vacation time must be requested 2 weeks in advanced
- · Safely Operate agencies vehicle for residential appointments or any other individual needs which may require the utilization of the agency vehicle
- · Reads, initial and enter required information on the communication log as well as other documentations as required
- · All other duties as requested by management
REQUIREMENTS:
- · High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED)
- · Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service field
- · SCIP, AMAP, First Aid and CPR
- o Must obtain within (3) three months from date of hire.
- · Valid NYS driver’s license preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Work Location: In person