Supported Living Program - Assistant - Individual and Home Support Program

Tempus Unlimited•Fall River, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities. Position Overview As an Individual Support Staff worker you will be assisting Consumer in a variety of ways that enable them to live independently in their community. Tempus takes a person centered approach to all services. This is a part time overnight with some awake and asleep. Hoyer lift experience required. Travel Must have a valid driver's license Reliable transportation Essential Job Functions (as determined by the supervisor) ADL Tasks Cleaning: maintaining cleanliness throughout the home as needed, i.e.: dusting, wiping down counters, sweeping, vacuuming, dishes. Bathroom: disinfect toilets and sinks, wash floors. Laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away clothes, towels and bedding Assist Consumer with the administering and taking of daily medications. Meal Prep / Cooking: Consult with Consumer about types of food he enjoys and plan weekly menus. Work together to create a grocery list within his budget, and encourage healthy choices. Shopping: Establish a system for replacing household supplies from local stores in a timely manner. Adaptive Equipment: Consumer uses the following adaptive equipment that staff will need to become familiar with and use on a regular basis: Hoyer lifts (both motorized and manual) Motorized wheelchair Adjustable bed / bed rails Automatic door openers Other Support overall mission and objectives of Tempus Unlimited Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (D.P.P.C.). Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee. Competencies Familiarity with community services, the ability to understand and implement independent living philosophy and the ability to relate and empathize with people who have disabilities and help them maximize their lives is required. Being resourceful to solve complex issues at times. Objective report writing. Staff will be required to update a task sheet for each shift in a communication log. Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC). ISS shifts will require calling in to track your time at the beginning and end of your duration.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Hoyer lift experience required
Familiarity with community services, the ability to understand and implement independent living philosophy and the ability to relate and empathize with people who have disabilities and help them maximize their lives is required.
Being resourceful to solve complex issues at times.
Objective report writing. Staff will be required to update a task sheet for each shift in a communication log.
Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC).
ISS shifts will require calling in to track your time at the beginning and end of your duration.
High School degree and/or experience serving people with disabilities.
CPR / First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Home Support Services.
Good communication, organization and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

ADL Tasks
Cleaning: maintaining cleanliness throughout the home as needed, i.e.: dusting, wiping down counters, sweeping, vacuuming, dishes. Bathroom: disinfect toilets and sinks, wash floors.
Laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away clothes, towels and bedding
Assist Consumer with the administering and taking of daily medications.
Meal Prep / Cooking: Consult with Consumer about types of food he enjoys and plan weekly menus. Work together to create a grocery list within his budget, and encourage healthy choices.
Shopping: Establish a system for replacing household supplies from local stores in a timely manner.
Support overall mission and objectives of Tempus Unlimited
Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (D.P.P.C.).
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.