Residential Support Staff

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities and seniors achieve independence and dignity. We create opportunities for community participation through our services in housing, learning, recreation, and transportation. Our team is a diverse mix of experienced and passionate individuals who respect the diversity of those we serve and work alongside. We offer a rewarding work experience that balances community needs with employee fulfillment and work-life balance. As an employee, you will have the unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of others in your community daily. All positions are expected to uphold the agency values of LEAD: Listen, Empathy, Acknowledge, and Dignity, engaging with participants, residents, and co-workers with empathy, understanding, and respect for individual dignity.

Requirements

Ability to attend initial and ongoing training, and monthly staff meetings.
Ability to read and write English and comprehend written instructions and record information.
Capacity to work alone or in a team with intermittent supervision.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with a wide variety of individuals.
Solid reasoning skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Basic computer skills.
Must pass all required background checks and physicals.
If background check reveals disqualifying information, employment shall be terminated unless the disqualifying information was successfully appealed as inaccurate, expunged or set aside.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing hands-on assistance for individuals in a residential setting is preferred, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

Ensure that residents are granted all rights and respect due them.
Help the residents create and maintain a comfortable, homelike environment.
Assist residents as needed in meeting their goals as outlined through the individual plan of service, including assistance with social skills and community integration opportunities, grooming and hygiene needs (bathing, toileting, dressing), and daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry).
Accompany residents to appointments, skill building or community integration programs, and various activities as assigned.
Administer medications and treatments.
Prepare food per individualized dietary needs.
Perform a variety of housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Document information on a variety of paper and electronic forms, including medication and treatment administration sheets, daily logs, program data, progress notes, incident reports, and vehicle pre-trip logs.