Residential Direct Care Staff
About The Position
Provides direct supervision, support and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS. This role involves implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP), assisting clients with daily living activities such as nutrition, shopping, cooking, and personal care, and ensuring facility cleanliness. The position also requires providing transportation, administering prescribed medications, recognizing signs of illness, and assisting in behavioral situations. A positive and professional attitude is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with others and participate in required agency trainings.
Requirements
- High School education or equivalent.
- Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability.
- All personnel must meet the requirements of Title 22 and title 17
- Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
- Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
- Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including Pro-Act, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.
- Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.
- Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
- Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teach skills and coping techniques).
- Provides support to clients in nutrition, shopping, cooking, menu planning and meal preparation.
- Facility cleaning as listed on the House Duties Checklist.
- Assists with prescribed medications, which are self-administered.
- Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.
- Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, showering, brushing teeth, etc.).
- Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assist individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
- Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
- Review and contribute to the communication log daily.
- Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
- Participates in agency-sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
- Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
- Additional duties as assigned including filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
