Residential Services Specialist 1-2
About The Position
The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral and psychiatric support needs. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate people to join our staff supporting our Mission. This position plays a vital role in the care, security and enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the people we support.
Requirements
- No experience or training required.
Responsibilities
- Trains and guides individuals in routine and elementary self-help skills such as good hygiene, good housekeeping, money management and other activities providing personal and social growth, ensuring that people use their environment.
- Assists individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and oral hygiene.
- May accompany individuals to activities outside of PSSC, such as Church, recreational activities or doctor’s appointments, ensuring that people interact with others.
- Observes behavior and health of people and reports sudden or unusual changes to higher authority.
- Prevents or stops disturbances through approved facility policies and procedures.
- Along with other staff, cleans living area and washes, dries and folds residents’ clothing and linens to maintain proper living environment for the people.
- Ensures that individuals’ records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with applicable regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor and with coworkers to reinforce and enhance skills necessary for adaptation and productivity.
- Reports accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect immediately to supervisor, investigation unit and client rights, ensuring that people are safe.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
