What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregivers / Direct Care Staff position at MH & O FAMILY HOME?
Job Summary
· Assists in providing self-care training and therapeutic treatments to residents of mental disability center.
General Accountabilities
· Demonstrates activities such as bathing and dressing to train residents in self-care practices.
· Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
· Serves meals and eats with residents.
· Accompanies residents on off-grounds trips and instructs and counsels residents in purchase of items.
· Direct support staff/Caregiver will help in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
· De-escalate disruptive residents when necessary in order to prevent injury to themselves and others.
· Observes and documents residents' behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
· Attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel.
· Gives medications as prescribed.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Salary : $14 - $18