PCA/DSP needed for Adult

Description

The days are: Thursday 11-2, Friday 2-5 or 3-6, Sat 12-3 or 1-4 (Exact hours can be flexible.)

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 in a professional and timely manner
• 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 supporting safety for all, EX: clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels, and deicing agents as needed
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or a similar vulnerable population preferred.
• Ability to manage electronically documenting 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 75 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