Residential Aide- Adult ICF Department

Melmark New England•Berwyn, PA

66d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders. Assist residents who have been diagnosed with autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury with activities of daily living and assist in implementing prescribed teaching plans for residents. Provide safe and consistent supervision of residents in accordance with their treatment plans. Ensure all care and service are delivered in a climate of normalization, dedication, caring and concern, and ensure all activities and interactions are designed to foster growth and development to each individual#s highest level of accomplishment.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
A valid driver#s license and ability to meet approved Melmark driver status required
A minimum age of eighteen (18) required.

Nice To Haves

Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with all activities of daily living including, but not limited to, eating, bathing, grooming, toileting, ambulating and/ dressing in accordance with their treatment plans and level of independence.
Observes and monitors the health/safety of each resident. Quickly identifies any potential breaks in Level of Supervision (LOS), incidence of abuse or neglect reporting, emerging medical concerns and/or potential gaps in health related protocols and/or other unusual events.
Follows all required reporting procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains prescribed LOS for assigned individual(s) at all times. Ensures full transfer of LOS to a coworker or supervisor if assigned LOS cannot be maintained for any length of time. Maintains an appropriate level of functional engagement with individuals at all times (e.g., activities of daily living, preparation and clean up for meals, medication administration, chore completion, meaningful leisure activities, community outings, etc.).
Actively assists residents with cleaning and organizing their bedrooms and with cleaning up after cooking, eating, showering, etc. in accordance with their level of independence.
Participates with residents and Program Specialist in the development and implementation of an Individual Support Plan (ISP), including individualized resident goals, and implements all procedures as written in each individual#s Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or Protocol Summary and in the resident#s teaching plan.
Responds appropriately during a crisis (i.e., utilizing only approved crisis management techniques, being calm and composed, or acting quickly to protect others) as indicated in the crisis prevention training curriculum or each individual#s Protocol Summary or BSP.
Enters data on all targeted behaviors for acceleration and declaration on assigned individual(s) as indicated in BSP and/or Protocol Summary and accurately enters data on progress/completion of items in the resident#s teaching plan.
Ensures all data is entered in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.