What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff - Liberty Place (Whitehall, MT) position at Aware Inc.?
Our mission is to encourage individuals with brain injuries to reach their highest level of independence and to enhance the quality of their lives by giving them the Freedom to Try .
Many who have encountered a severe brain injury have been told that they will never do again. That blank can be filled with anything from walking to eating without a feeding tube; or from working a job to studying for an exam. The human spirit thrives on hope and hope is the driving force behind determination and perseverance. When hope is crushed, failure to thrive quickly follows.
WE BELIEVE ~ in the innate desire of people to want to continue to improve their own lives.
WE BELIEVE~ there is dignity in risk; when we dare to risk failure in order to grow and accomplish..
WE BELIEVE~ that with proper support and encouragement, individuals with brain injuries CAN and DO continue to regain ground lost at the time of injury.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at Liberty Place.
Liberty Place is looking for the right person to join the team as a direct care staff.
Responsibilities :
- Supervise and assist residents with self-administration of medications in and out of the facility;
- Assist and coach residents with activities of daily living : Bathing, dressing, grooming, nourishment;
- Record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration rates, as well as weights as requested by the nurse;
- Follow all programs in accordance with the resident's Person Centered Service Plan;
- Follow behavior management programs per person Centered Service Plan;
- Assist residents in utilizing their Memory Support Systems;
- Drive and assist residents to community functions and medical appointments;
- Assist residents in and out of the facility during group activities;
- Assist the Habilitation Technician and / or Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and / or Speech-Language Pathologist;
- General kitchen functions including meal preparation and clean up;
- Assist with facility needs, as needed;
- Answer telephone, run errands, and direct visitors;
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all times;
- Make Liberty Place a home-like atmosphere and have fun;
- Assist with overall cleanliness of building, such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning bathrooms and shower rooms.
Excited to join our organization? Liberty Place direct care staff earn $17.00 per hour.
To learn more please visit Liberty Place .
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Salary : $17
