Direct Care Support residential Counselor - Jacksonville, United States - Daniel Memorial Inc

Daniel Memorial Inc

Verified Company

Jacksonville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1884, Daniel has spent more than 130 years meeting the physical and emotional needs of children.

Daniel was originally founded as an orphanage, but has evolved into a multi-service agency that assists abused, neglected and emotionally troubled youth and their families with a variety of innovative and nationally -recognized programs.

Daniel is seeking Direct Care Support Professionalsthat will beresponsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the clients treatment plan.

They will serveas a member of the clients treatment team.

This includes:

Implements effectively cottage activities of daily living to include: wake up and bedtime routine, meal time, maintains a clean, inviting, safe and orderly environment.
Maintains clients personal hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, clothing and adheres to infection control procedures and practices universal precautions.
Effectively and appropriately sets limits with clients that are appropriate to the situation.
Escorts clients safely to activities or appointments on or off campus as needed.
Adheres to established guidelines for observing clients on special precautions.
Coaches recreational activities to role model and encourage client participation.
Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
Consistently follows proper guidelines and procedures for intervening with physically aggressive clients.
Ensures that documentation in clients file, group log and weekly summaries is accurate and completed in the prescribed time.
Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner.
Ensures that client needs and services are provided within departmental guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of the disaster and safety plans.
Ensures that all medications administered are accurate, given in the prescribed time, and documented appropriately.
Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner in person and phone interaction.
Performs other duties that may be assigned.