Direct Care Provider - Respite Home

Alta Mira NM•Albuquerque, NM

9d•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.

Requirements

High School required.
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 type.
Ability to get along with others
Ability to distinguish telephone rings and to hear and speak clearly over the telephone.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families preferred.
Associate's degree or higher preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English 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
Attend Individual Specific Trainings for Respite Home participants
Complete all DDSD training by the given deadlines
Complete agency annual training by the given deadline
Review of new participant files prior to working with the participant
Complete 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.
Collect Petty Cash Receipt form and receipts for activities (only during the supervisor’s absence).
Complete Petty Cash Verification form (only during the supervisor’s absence).
Medication documentation
Submit Incident Reports within the given timeframe
Complete Monthly Activity Calendar, weekly menu, and grocery list
Complete Progress Notes for each participant at each visit
Assist the supervisor with the weekly menu for each participant
Maintain Mileage record – if needed
Collect and ensure accuracy of participant Physician’s Standing Order and Prescriptive Medication forms
Perform “Crossover” discussion with co-worker from previous shift
Communicate respectfully and professionally.
Consult with supervisor regarding any concerns regarding participants/families
Check voice messages prior to participant’s arrival and upon return from activities
Read Communication Log prior to participants’ arrival
Notify supervisor of any urgent/emergency situations
Notify supervisor of any changes in the staff schedule prior to the change
Notify supervisor 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
Clean bathrooms
Sweep/vacuum/mop floors
Empty trash
Complete laundry
Clear kitchen table
Clean dishes, countertops, stovetop, and microwave
Dust surfaces
Perform basic maintenance of grounds
Clean van and fill gas tank