What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Worker position at Russell Nesbitt Services Inc.?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Respite provider will provide temporary substitute care normally provided by a family member or a Specialized Family Care Provider. The service may be provided in the member's family residence, a Specialized Family Care Home, a licensed day program facility and public community locations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and criminal background check.
- Valid driver's license required
- High School diploma or GED preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required to become AMAP certified.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend literature which may be of a technical nature and perform basic mathematical computations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures health and safety of consumer; ensures delivery of quality, professional care.
- Submission of all consumer documentation, including time sheets and program forms in/on the required
- Maintains and promotes positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, administration, and external contacts.
- Maintains and promotes a positive, professional, consumer-focused work environment in furtherance of agency's mission.
- Must maintain training and certification as per agency, licensure and funding source requirements.
- Attends regularly scheduled agency meetings as required
- Other duties as needed.
EOE Statement
Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. (RNS) is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. RNS is an equal opportunity employer which is fully committed to the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our mission is to support the life opportunities for people with disabilities and enhance their career growth.
