Life Skills Trainer

Sevita•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Life Skills Trainer provides direct support to individuals in accordance with their service or program plans. Support may include personal care, housekeeping, socialization and behavioral development, recreation, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. The role also involves documenting services and progress, maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships, supporting individuals’ rights and safety, and reporting incidents or concerns as required. Depending on assignment, the trainer may support health care activities, including accompanying individuals to appointments, administering and documenting medications and treatments, monitoring health, following health care directives, and preparing food according to planned menus, individual choices, and special diets. The position also includes driving individuals when needed, housekeeping, monitoring the safety of the environment, minor repairs and yard maintenance, and participation in safety drills. The employee attends required orientation and ongoing training and monthly staff meetings, works scheduled hours, and may fill in for other shifts when required. Travel is required as needed. A personal cell phone may occasionally be used for business purposes, with a stipend provided to cover business costs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
Complete all state-required training and certification within mandated timeframes.
Ability to perform duties involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; exposure-related tasks are an expectation of employment.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in human services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed and participate in monthly staff meetings.
Work scheduled hours, arrive on time, remain on shift until a replacement arrives, and notify a supervisor when unable to work as scheduled.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with others and communicate openly.
Follow established safety policies and report work-related injuries.
Provide direct support in accordance with individual service or program plans, including assistance with activities of daily living and community participation.
Accurately document progress and activities, review records and logs for service-plan changes, maintain confidentiality, and complete billing documentation as applicable.
Assist with money management as assigned and safeguard individuals’ funds and property.
Maintain healthy, professional relationships with individuals, their families, friends, guardians, and case managers; greet visitors and follow customer-service standards.
Report alleged abuse or neglect, as well as medical, behavioral, and other incidents, according to applicable policies and requirements.
Respect individuals’ rights, maintain confidentiality, follow universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed and relay information to and from medical providers as required.
When assigned, administer and document medications and treatments accurately, report administration errors promptly, and secure medications and supplies appropriately.
Monitor health, document concerns, communicate with a nurse or supervisor, call 911 in emergencies, and follow health care directives.
Use medical equipment according to procedures and report malfunctions or disrepair.
Prepare or support preparation of food in accordance with menus, individual choices, and special diets; monitor meals and implement dining plans.
Transport individuals into the community as needed, drive safely and lawfully, use required safety equipment, and report accidents and safety concerns promptly.
Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping and maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment.
Monitor environmental safety, make minor repairs as needed, perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal, and report repair needs.
Check water temperature when required for bathing assistance, participate in safety drills, and protect individuals in emergencies.
Perform other related duties and activities as required.
Use a personal cell phone for business purposes when needed; a stipend is provided to cover business costs.
Travel as needed.