Phoenix

Arizona

1533 live openings

In Addition, your Direct Support Responsibilities Include

• 1.
• Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
• 2.
• Provide care to individuals such as checking vital signs, checking their weight, applying creams/ointments, etc.
• 3.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual in the delivery of services to them.
• 4.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Residential Manager.
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• Provide services to individuals according to DDS, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• 6.
• Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed.
• 7.
• Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the home.
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• Assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean living environment.
• 9.
• Maintain progress notes according to DDS and all applicable regulatory standards.
• 10.
• Write annual assessments on individual goals as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and participate in the ISP meeting and other relevant meetings for the individuals.
• 11.
• Assist the individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
• 12.
• Comply with Bridgewell Awake Overnight Call-in Procedures if applicable to assigned shift.
• 13.
• Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, and PABC, as well as completing training in MAP.

Required Education & Experience

• 1.
• Graduation from an accredited and approved licensed practical nurse program.
• 2.
• Must have current Massachusetts Nursing license.
• 3.
• Two years of general nursing experience and/or service to individuals with developmental disabilities in a community health setting is preferred.
• 4.
• Experience working with adults with DD and behaviors is a plus.
• 5.
• Must have a Driver's license for at least one year with a good driving record history.
• 6.
• Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van.
• We will provide training.

Required Skills/Knowledge

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 2. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. 3. Ability to foster positive relationships. 4. Must have basic to intermediate computer-level competency.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 1.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
• 2.
• The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
• 3.
• Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
• 4.
• Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
• 5.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 40 pounds.

Bridgewell offers

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply

If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The pay range listed for this position is the hourly rate range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.