Direct Care Worker - New York, United States - PROMESA R.H.C.F.

Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the organization's Independent Residential Alternative houses.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs, supervise and assists individuals in all areas of adult daily living skills
• Assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal growth and individualization
• Implement valued outcomes and all other programming methods/procedure based on the individuals habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations
• Ensures the overall health and safety of the individuals by providing supervision to the

individuals as required based on the individual needs and per OPWDD regulations

• All staff is required to remain awake on the overnight shift
• Provides ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner
• Accompanies and transports individuals to medical and other clinical appointments and ensure the necessary documentation are completed and return to review by the program registered nurse
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary residence and working environment
• Responsible for conducting fire drills as scheduled
• Responsible for maintaining the individuals clothing, furniture, any and all personal belonging in good condition
• Responsible and required to remain on the shift until the relief arrives and the shift is appropriately covered Reports to work on time
• Required to attend all trainings and meetings as mandated by the management team or the agency
• Remains sensitive and responsive to the needs, situation, and personal/cultural practices of the individuals
• Make purchases as needed or requested by the program or management team
• Reports any changes regarding any individuals physical and health condition to the supervisor immediately
• Assists in the orientation of new staff
• Must call 3 hours prior to the scheduled shift when calling out; Vacation time must be requested 2 weeks in advanced
• Safely Operate agencies vehicle for residential appointments or any other individual needs which may require the utilization of the agency vehicle
• Reads, initial and enter required information on the communication log as well as other documentations as required
• All other duties as requested by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED)
• Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service field
• SCIP, AMAP, First Aid and CPR
  1. Must obtain within (3) three months from date of hire.
• Valid NYS driver's license preferred