Adult Services Aide

Clark, County of•Rlc, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adult Day Services Aides assist participants with activities of daily living and personal care needs per their individual program plan, encourage social integration and independence, and provide services within the facility as well as in the community.

Requirements

Be able to work with adults who have disabilities while being positive, supportive, empathetic, and encouraging at all times
Be able to work independently and unsupervised
Follow guidelines per DPI contract including menu standards and documentation requirements
CNA Certified
CPR and First Aid certified
CBRF Medication Administration Certified
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Supervise participants for safety at all times – this includes in the facilities, outside the facility, on the grounds of the CCRLC, and in the community
Provide proper attention and services in an emergency – this includes applying First Aid and CPR as needed as well as making important decisions where the outcome of that decision may directly effect a participant’s health and well being
Monitor participants for seizure activity and provide safety and medication administration per their plan of care in case of seizure activity
Administer medications per doctor’s orders
Perform all personal cares as assigned
Complete intense specialized cares per doctor’s orders (including tube feedings, etc.)
Perform physical assistance with transfers, repositioning, ambulating
Facilitate open and positive communication with co-workers and supervisors as well as other team members
Assure that all residents’ rights are maintained at all times
Observe physical, behavioral, and emotional changes in the participants and report those changes to the Coordinator or his/her replacement
Handle behavioral incidents in a way that diminishes the issues and keeps all participants safe
Follow the individual service needs of each participant as requested by guardians and case managers
Make and serve snacks and meals as requested
Provide transportation to and from the facility as well as for community integration
Provide assistance with and document all prevocational work completed
Adhere to privacy practices
Report and document participant progress or other required information
Document participant attendance on a daily basis
Follow the monthly activity schedule
Conduct group activities such as exercise, discussions, work groups, etc.
Attend departmental meetings, seminars as requested and mandatory in-service trainings
Conduct ROM and walking programs
Teach the participants daily in the area of healthy choices including in relationships, eating habits, emergency plans, etc.
Assist with activities of daily living
Coordinate community integration