COMMUNITY LIVING AIDE

State of careers Rhode Island • Meriden, CT

9d • $47,694 - $51,808 • Hybrid

About The Position

To perform a variety of routine duties in the care, treatment and custody of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in a community-based setting. This role involves working under the general supervision of a superior and approved specialized professional staff, with work subject to review for conformance to established policies and procedures. Supervision exercised is usually none.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used in a community-based program of care, custody and development of people with an intellectual and developmental disability.
• A working knowledge of the housekeeping and sanitary procedures required in a community-based living facility.
• The capacity for understanding and dealing with the various problems of people with an intellectual and developmental disability.
• The ability to implement and document specific care programs and treatments as developed by professional specialists.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, clients and their families, and members of the community.
• Graduation from a senior high school.
• Employment in a habilitative service involving responsibility for assisting in the care, custody and guidance of people with an intellectual and developmental disability, or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.
• Capable of performing, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
• Must have a driver's license to transport clients in vehicle assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking preferred
• American Sign Language preferred
• Behavior Management experience preferred
• Southern RI residents encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine duties in the care, treatment and custody of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in a community-based environment.
• Perform and document active treatment programs under plans of care prepared by specialized professional staff, including activities in physical, occupational and speech therapy, recreation, socialization, self-help skills, personal hygiene, and psychological assistance.
• Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning tasks in a homelife situation, including vacuuming, dusting, bedmaking, and purchasing, care, and upkeep of clothing.
• Purchase, store and maintain appropriate food stocks and supplies, and to prepare, cook and serve nutritious balanced meals; to clean cooking utensils, eating implements, and dining area in accordance with established sanitation guidelines.
• Perform routine treatment and administer medications under the jurisdiction of a licensed professional.
• Drive sedans and vans in order to transport clients into the community.
• As required, perform routine liaison functions in order to facilitate communication between clients, family, and members of the community.
• Assist and participate with clients in utilizing appropriate recreational facilities and activities.
• Instruct clients in everyday home living situations, including housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and utilization of facilities.
• Promote the clients' successful assimilation into community living facilities, and to instruct clients in the optimum utilization of community-based resources.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for new hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED