What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Day Professional position at Companion Plus Care?
Benchmark Integrated Health provides specialized services to Ohioans with developmental disabilities. Benchmark offers support centered around ensuring the health and safety of each individual, promoting and providing access to community participation, and extending opportunities for meaningful relationships and life experiences.
We would love to meet an applicant who is:
- Interested in working with persons with disabilities
- In search of practical experience and valuable skillsets for professional advancement (health & human services, occupational therapy, nursing & medicine, education, etc.)
- Creative and inspired to teach, coach and encourage others
- Considerate and responsive towards those who need support
- Relevant Position Duties
Duties will vary based on the needs of the individual receiving services.
The Adult Day Professional most commonly accomplishes the following functions:
- Performance of Health-Related Activities if needed during Adult Day Support hours (assistance with self-administration of medications and/or treatments, implementing physician orders, etc.)
- Social & Community Support (support with new and existing relationships, accessing community services, activities and events)
- Skill Development & Goal/Outcome Support (taking steps to assist individuals in personal achievement and accomplishment)
- Assistance with Daily Living (preparations, personal care and hygiene tasks, day-to-day support and navigation)
- Performance of Health-Related Activities if needed during Adult Day Support hours (assistance with self-administration of medications and/or treatments, implementing physician orders, etc.)
- Person Centered Planning & Collaboration (implement all individual support and behavioral support plans, participate in care planning discussions and processes)
- Document Services Provided (maintain consistent documentation and written descriptions of services/support provided, mileage logs, shift start/stop times)
Position Requirements
- Report and document all incidents impacting individual health and welfare
- Adhere to local, state and federal compliance requirements, rules and regulations
- Effectively take immediate actions to protect the health and welfare of the person(s) receiving services
- Participate in all trainings and recertifications as required
- Check and respond to any texts/emails/calls from Benchmark during each shift
Training and overview of job expectations/requirements is facilitated on an initial and ongoing basis.
Benefits
Consistent Schedule (Monday through Friday, Weekly)
Weekly Pay Frequency