Educational/develop Asst - Murdoch Developmental Center
About The Position
This Educational Developmental Assistant is located in Parkview Cottage, Unit 1. The EDA provides skill training along with the associated documentation requirements in a variety of areas, such as hygiene, grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing, dining, communication, money management, safety awareness, vocational and leisure. The EDA provides direct care services within the building integrating skill development and enhancement within the individual's living and working environment. The EDA also serves as an integral participant in the team process. This position serves in a building of 36 intellectually disabled adults, many of whom have complex behavioral issues. A scheduled day includes classroom time that is specifically designed to meet each individual's programmatic needs as outlined in his/her Person Centered Plan. This role is responsible for adhering to each person's plan and prescriptive guidelines to staff, health care considerations, formal and informal behavioral plans, supervision guidelines, etc. This position works with multiple individuals in and outside of the classroom to ensure individual's overall well-being, health and safety. ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to pass a physical requirements test.
- Must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in the healthcare field
- Work experience in basic knowledge/skills of providing direct care which may include but is not limited to training Individuals in activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Provides skill training and associated documentation in areas such as hygiene, grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing, dining, communication, money management, safety awareness, vocational and leisure.
- Provides direct care services within the building, integrating skill development and enhancement within the individual's living and working environment.
- Serves as an integral participant in the team process.
- Adheres to each person's plan and prescriptive guidelines, including health care considerations, behavioral plans, and supervision guidelines.
- Works with multiple individuals in and outside of the classroom to ensure overall well-being, health, and safety.
Benefits
- The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Murdoch Developmental Center “Basic Training Series”; which includes, but is not limited to program library training, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques (NVCI), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
