Direct Care Provider - Respite Home

Alta Mira NM•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alta Mira is a non-profit organization that has supported individuals with developmental or intellectual delays or disabilities, and their families, since 1985. We provide services for all age groups. We support over 800 children annually through our Early Intervention Program and 1500 adults through our Family Support Services. We employ over 60 employees and 250 independent contractors. We are an excellent employer with a high level of schedule flexibility and very rich benefits. We are one of New Mexico’s Top Workplaces in the category of work/life balance. This is a part-time 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Occasional overnight shifts may be required.

Requirements

Notification of absences 24 hours prior to shift
Arrival at work within 5 minutes of the scheduled shift
Attendance at staff meetings/trainings (2x monthly)
Inform supervisor of any changes in schedule prior to the change
Submission of timesheets and Leave Requests according to agency policies and procedures
Must be able to relate to individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Service-oriented and computer-literate.
Familiarity with developmental disabilities.
Collaborative working style.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
High School required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families preferred.
Associate's degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure participant safety
Assist participants with personal hygiene needs
Encourage participants to engage in social activities and community outings
Teach Independent Living Skills (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, money management)
Transport participants to outings
Supervise participants
Attendance at Individual Specific Trainings for Respite Home participants
Completion of all DDSD training by the given deadlines
Completion of agency annual training by the given deadline
Review of new participant files prior to working with the participant
Completion of Monthly paperwork (Attendance Sheets, Petty Cash, fire drills) to be submitted to the supervisor by the first day of the following month.
Accurate records of attendance sheets as participants arrive and depart.
Petty Cash Receipt form and receipts collected for activities- only during the supervisor’s absence.
Petty Cash Verification form – only during the supervisor’s absence.
Medication documentation
Incident Reports submitted within the given timeframe
Monthly Activity Calendar, weekly menu, and grocery list
Progress Notes for each participant at each visit
Assist the supervisor with the weekly menu for each participant
Mileage record – if needed
Collection and accuracy of participant Physician’s Standing Order and Prescriptive Medication forms
“Crossover” discussion with co-worker from previous shift
Communicates respectfully and professionally.
Consult with supervisor regarding any concerns regarding participants/families
Voice messages checked prior to participant’s arrival and upon return from activities
Communication Log read prior to participants’ arrival
Supervisor notification of any urgent/emergency situations
Supervisor notification of any changes in the staff schedule prior to the change
Supervisor notification of any house or van maintenance needs
Ensure space is available utilizing the Weekly Schedule Book
Assess the appropriate staff-to-participant ratio based on the needs of participants
Consult with supervisor regarding any special circumstances, including emergencies
Bathrooms cleaned
Floors swept/vacuumed/mopped
Trash emptied
Laundry completed
Kitchen table cleared
Dishes, countertops, stovetop, and microwave cleaned
Dusting
Basic maintenance of grounds
Van cleaning and gas tank filled