Respite Worker needed for Adult

Description

Job Summary:
The Shared Living Direct Care Professional Relief-Respite provides direct care and companionship to individuals with intellectual disabilities to maintain and improve their dignity, well-being, and safety, and to promote personal development, independence, and enjoyment.
• This individual must be Patient with a kind demeanor, trustworthy and reliable.
• This position provides respite (relief) to Shared Living Providers in the home.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong creative skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Essential Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide ongoing support and encouragement
• Role modeling professionalism
• Provide friendly companionship
• Engage in activities of interest to the individual supported
• Support individuals in their home to become more independent in the following areas:
o Housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores
o Self-administration of medications
o Personal grooming and hygiene
o Preparation for morning and evening routines
o Review daily/weekly schedule
o Meal planning and preparation
o Shopping
o Activities and field trips
• Complete required training as assigned
• Develop positive relationships with other LIFE residents, families, and staff
• Ensure and safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights and liberties
• Adhere to all LIFE Policies and Procedures
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training and development as needed
• Intervene verbally and physically with individuals during behavior incidents
• Daily documentation of activities/goals performed
• Effectively manage LIFE email account
• Other duties as determined by Shared Living Provider or Director
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Additional duties may include but are not limited to, clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels, snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or a similar vulnerable population preferred.
• Ability to manage an email account and to document Case Notes as needed for compliance and effective communications with the Provider.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
• Able to be on your feet and moving for a large percentage of the day.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, telephone, and engaging the individual.
• Driving as needed to appointments, errands, activities, and events.
Additional Requirements:
• Prior to hire, must be able to pass all required LIFE pre-employment screening requirements:
• Acceptable reference checks from previous employers
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Driving History - acceptable to LIFE’s insurance carrier
• Able and willing to complete all in person and on-line trainings assigned by LIFE