Provide supervision and support to adults with disabilities in accordance with their Person Centered Plan. Responsibilities include medication administration, meal preparation, transportation, and maintaining accurate documentation of progress and incidents.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with one to three months of related experience. Candidates must hold or obtain various certifications including CPR, First Aid, and medication administration training.
Provides supervision and support to adults with disabilities by performing the following duties and in accordance with their Person Centered Plan (PCP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Advocates for individuals supported by Life Center, Inc
Adheres to emergency program procedures for fire, tornadoes, accidents, or other serious incidents
Administers medications to persons supported as indicated by state guidelines, physician direction, and the Person Centered Plan
Prepares meals according to Person Centered Plan and physician recommendations
Implements all aspects of the Person Centered Plan
Documents all required information before end of work shift, i.e. progress notes, time sheets, and incident reports and ensures that all documentation is complete and signed before submitting
Drives vehicle in a safe manner adhering to all traffic regulations
Reviews mileage documentation for accuracy and submit be designated due date
Provides transportation to the individual supported as indicated in the Person Centered Plan and/or as requested by the individual
Provides transportation to person supported to and from meetings, appointments, and all other community activities with the use of employees personal vehicle when program vehicle is not available
Participates in community activities chosen by the individuals supported
Attends all staff meetings, training sessions
Reads the Program Log Book every shift. Initials each entry as it is reviewed
Complies with Life Center policies and procedures
Assists persons supported in making purchases in the community
Models appropriate social behavior for persons supported
Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions
Follows assigned work schedules
Completes all scheduled shift responsibilities including cleaning tasks
Assists supervisor in routine site maintenance
Identifies self when accepting incoming telephone calls to facilitate effective team communication
Provides supervision to the persons supported according to the supervisory guidelines established by the Person Centered Plan
Works cooperatively and professionally with family members, guardians, and stakeholders
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
Works collaboratively with the Supports Coordinator and other clinical support staff
Communicates professionally with agency support staff
Observe safety and security procedures, utilize equipment and materials properly and report potentially unsafe conditions
Adhere to State of Michigan Licensing Regulations and the Michigan Mental Health Code
Completes all tasks delegated by immediate supervisor or designee
Supervisory responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
Residential Direct Care training (applicable to program assignment) including
Reporting Requirements,
Medication Training/ Certification (if passing medications), Personal Care, Supervision and Protection,
CPR and First Aid Training /Certification
Infection Control – Prevention of Communicable Diseases Training/Certification
Fire Safety and Prevention Training: Recipient Rights Training at time of hire and annually
Valid Michigan Driver's License
Valid Vehicle Insurance: Any other training certificates and requirements by Life Center
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
