Caregiver Adams PT 2nd

Sevita•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides direct support to people in a residential program or periodic program, typically serving 4–6 individuals in residential settings or up to 10 in periodic programs. Support is delivered in accordance with individual service or program plans and includes socialization, health maintenance, medication support, and skill and behavioral development. The role also supports daily living activities, personal care, housekeeping, recreation, transportation, community integration, shopping, and citizenship activities. The Caregiver documents progress and activities, maintains confidentiality, respects individual rights, and communicates with individuals, families, guardians, case managers, medical providers, nurses, and supervisors as appropriate. The role may include accompanying individuals to appointments, preparing meals according to menus, preferences, and special diets, and using medical equipment according to procedures. The position also involves scheduled shift work, required training and meetings, workplace safety, transportation when assigned, housekeeping, basic maintenance, and participation in safety drills. Work takes place at the program location and may include accompanying individuals into the community. The role requires heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required under the New Jersey addendum; the general qualifications section describes it as preferred.
Working knowledge of computers.
Valid driver's license in good standing in the employee's state of residence; employees who drive for the company must meet insurance requirements and be approved by management.
Car registration and vehicle insurance are required if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
Complete all state-required training and certifications within mandated timeframes and demonstrate proficiency in required training areas.
Submit to required criminal background checks and be determined not disqualified by the Department of Human Services before working with individuals served.
Agree to name checks against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and complete an application for a Child Abuse Registry Information check.
Submit to required pre-employment drug testing for employees hired after June 15, 2018, and random or for-cause/suspicion drug testing.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support in accordance with individual service or program plans.
Support socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreation, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately document progress and activities, review records and logs for service-plan changes, and maintain confidentiality.
Make appropriate, cost-effective purchases within an individual's budget and according to their choices and preferences.
Maintain professional relationships with individuals served, their friends, families, guardians, and case managers; greet visitors and follow customer service standards.
Report alleged abuse or neglect, and report medical, behavioral, and other incidents according to applicable requirements and policy.
Respect individual rights, practice universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.
As needed, accompany individuals to medical appointments and relay information to and from medical providers.
When assigned, administer or support self-administration of medication, document medications and treatments, report errors promptly, and secure medications and supplies appropriately.
Monitor and document health concerns, communicate with a nurse or supervisor, call 911 in an emergency, and follow health care directives.
Use medical equipment according to procedures and report malfunction or disrepair.
Prepare or support preparation of meals according to planned menus, individual preferences, special diets, and dining plans.
Attend orientation, ongoing training, and monthly staff meetings.
Work scheduled hours, arrive on time, remain until relieved, and notify a supervisor when unable to work as scheduled; fill in for other shifts when required without unapproved overtime or in an emergency.
Collaborate respectfully and communicate openly with coworkers.
Follow workplace safety policies, report hazards, and participate in safety training or activities.
When transporting individuals, drive safely, follow local laws, use seat belts, lifts, and wheelchair ties correctly, and report accidents and safety concerns promptly.
Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping and maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment.
Monitor environmental safety, make minor repairs as appropriate, perform yard maintenance such as keeping walkways safe and snow removal, and report repair needs.
Check water temperature as required when assisting with bathing, participate in safety drills, and protect individuals served during emergencies.
Perform other duties and activities as required.