Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Attend and satisfactorily complete staff training and maintain current training requirements as stipulated by state licensing standards.

• Assist in identifying priority programming profiles and implementation of programs (objectives) within the daily routine.

• Complete advocate responsibilities in a timely manner.

• Record progress data and documentation of special I unusual incidents.

• Complete assignments, prepares for, and participates in ISP process as designated.

• Transport residents as appropriate.

• Attend all meetings as designated.

• Prepare monthly summaries of progress as a part of advocate responsibilities.

• Help plan menus with consumer input and ensure compliance for budget of program.

• Inventory and purchase supplies as requested per supervisor and submit required documentation of expenditures.

• Coordinate, assist, and I or prepare meals according to the menu and number of persons to be served. Participate in serving and supervising meals. Wash dishes (or assist the residents as needed) and prepare food for proper storage.

• Administer specific medication and correctly chart on medication log.

• Uses, maintains and cleans specialized equipment required on program.

• Assist in hygiene and dressing of residents as necessary.

• Provide a home-like environment ensuring the daily routine which includes appropriate care and supervision.

• Implement and document plans for recreation activities, community utilization and skill acquisition programs.