Caregivers in the Jefferson Area! - Starting pay up to $19/hr

St Coletta of Wisconsin Inc•Jefferson, WI

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

We are a leader in providing residential, vocational, and educational services to adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to support persons with developmental and other challenges to achieve their highest quality of life, personal growth and spiritual awareness, inspired by Franciscan Values of compassion, dignity and respect.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend documents.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to problem solve with a variety of variables in standardized situations.
Ability to interpret and follow through on instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets the standards set forth by the organization and valid vehicle insurance.
Ability to complete and maintain all required training in accordance with organizational, County, State, and Federal regulations.
Ability to respond to and de-escalate behavior issues.
Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to make sound decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the organization.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities
Valid Driver's License
Willingness to submit to a WI Caregiver Background Check.
Available to attend paid training in Jefferson, WI
A desire to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and other challenges in their personal growth

Responsibilities

Provides support to persons served by teaching skills that foster independence and community integration
Follows the care plan as written in the ISP (i.e. goals, objectives, schedules, daily routines)
Assesses the skill level of persons served and provides appropriate assistance
Engages persons served in activities
Completes and maintains accurate records of client progress and services performed and personal financials of persons served, reporting any changes in client condition to supervisor or manager
Transports persons served to locations outside of the home/Program area
Plan, shop for, and/or prepare nutritious meals
Medication passing/monitoring and performs all medication passing/medical procedures as delegated by the RN or supervisor
Administer personal care, such as but not limited to ambulation, personal hygiene assistance, and client specific needs as delegated by the RN or supervisor
Supports the spiritual enrichment choices of persons served
Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, maintaining cleanliness of Program vehicle, basic maintenance of outside house/Program area appearance, and running errands for program area/home.
Maintain a safe environment for persons served
Performs other job duties as assigned
Supports the mission and vision of the organization
Participates in committees and meetings
Adheres to all St. Coletta policies and procedures