What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional I - Caregiver - Muskegon position at Samaritas - Muskegon - Mararebecah Lane - PWD?
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple”. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!
We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.
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Responsibilities
Provides direct hands-on care and assistance in daily living to individuals living within assigned homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care and assistance to persons served including but not limited to mobility, lifting, transferring, bathing, personal hygiene and grooming, laundry, meal preparation and mealtime assistance
- Assist persons served with activities in daily living including but not limited to household tasks, communication skills, and activities in the community
- Assist in development of individuals’ social and recreational interests and skills through appropriate modeling and supportive activities
- Complete and document consumer’s home-based programs as written by Community Mental Health (CMH) personnel
- Provide care and complete duties in compliance with Adult Foster Care Licensing rules for the State of Michigan
- Completion of “in-home” training, including CMH required training
- Pass medications in accordance with Person Centered Plan
- Cooperate with other Center staff to assist in meeting the needs of individuals in the Center
- Assist in creating opportunities for persons served with outside entities for volunteer and work opportunities
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure / Certification
Experience
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