What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hidden Hills Supervised Living - Direct Care 3 - 7A to 7P- Weekends position at Acadia?
Essential Job Functions
Direct Care worker at Hidden Hills Supervised Living Home, a 4 bed home for females with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Works Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am-7:00pm. Position is supervised by the Site Manager.
Direct Care worker at Hidden Hills Supervised Living Home, a 4 bed home for females with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Works Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am-7:00pm. Position is supervised by the Site Manager.
- Provide assistance in program activities at the Supervised Living home.
- Provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to individuals regarding their daily needs.
- Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Assist with assessment of individuals' strengths and needs as necessary.
- Assist with preparation of individuals' meals and provide client training as needed.
- Communicate with supervisor related to the need to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.
- Physically assist in maintaining the home in a neat and orderly manner.
- Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.).
- Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.
- Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.
- Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction/guidance, etc.
- Follow proper protocol related to I/A and serious incident reports.
- Ensure the safety of all individuals living in the home at all times.
- Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS MR/DD waiver program policies and procedures.
- Follows all safety policies and adheres to all workers' compensation program guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
