Life skills Trainer

Sevita•Las Vegas, NV

17h

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Six months of experience in human services preferred.
Must be 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.
Travel required as needed
Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Attends orientation and on-going training as directed
participates in monthly staff meetings.
Works scheduled hours
arrives for work on time
stays on shift until replacement arrives
notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time
may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
Works together with others, values others contributions
is courteous
communicates openly
listens
shows respect to others.
Complies with all established safety policies, procedures and practices and reports all work-related injuries to his/her supervisor.
Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans
assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately documents progress and activity
reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans
maintains confidentiality
accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
Assists with money management, as assigned, and assures safety of individuals’ funds and property.
Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers
greets family members and other visitors
implements Network Customer Service Standards.
Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards
reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Network policy and external requirements.
Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to the applicable bill of rights
practices universal precautions
assists individuals in exercising their rights.
May accompany individuals to medical appointments
relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
If assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments
promptly reports administration errors
maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
Monitors individual’s health
documents health concerns
communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate
calls 911 in the event of emergency
follows individual health care directives.
Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment
reports malfunction or disrepair.
Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice
knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly
monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
May transport individuals into the community
drives safely and according to local laws
assures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties
reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately
reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed
maintains neat, clean and safe environment
reports hazards or safety concerns.
Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.
may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal
reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing
participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.