Direct Care Staff
Company: Abilities Inc
Location: Fort Atkinson
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
HIRE ON BONUS $1,000 REHIRE/NEW HIRE Abilities, Inc.Employee
Policy Manual Direct Care Staff Job Description Position
Requirements: FREE TRAINING PROVIDEDNO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Must be 18
years of age or older.Must have achieved a High School Diploma or
Equivalent.Criminal Background Check or show proof of
rehabilitation.Must be available to work 8 hour shift every other
Saturday and Sunday.Must be Free and Clear of Communicable
DiseasesPosition Objective: To provide a safe, quality,
professional, and caring service. You will be required to promote
the highest level of independence and enhance the quality of life
for all individuals that reside in Abilities, Inc. programs. This
is all designed to ensure the best welfare, safety, and security
for you, the community, and the clients that we serve.Job
Requirements:As an employee of Abilities, Inc. you may be asked to
rotate to different facilities and program supervisors. You will be
expected to be flexible with these changes as you are an employee
of Abilities, Inc. and are not hired for any specific
home.Supervise residents within all specifications set forth in
their Individual Service Plans (ISP), Behavioral Support Plan
(BSP), and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP). Employees will also
need to be aware of and review Elopement Plans/Protocols, Seizure
Protocols, Diabetic Protocols and anything else specifically
pertaining to the residents they are supervising.Be a positive role
model. Use positive encouragement, never degrade, and never portray
actions that would contradict the best interest of the resident of
Abilities, Inc.Provide a clean facility. Ensure that the facility
is homelike and promote independence for the residents so that they
will learn the skills to keep a clean home as well. It is your duty
to ensure that residents have a clean and hazard free environment,
please be aware of fire hazards in resident's rooms. You will be
required to assist and encourage residents to keep their personal
living spaces clean in the event that they are unable or unwilling
to do so themselves. Provide a professional attitude at all times
towards residents, resident guests/family members, guardians, care
managers, supervisors and fellow Abilities, Inc. employees. Show
respect and consistency with program structure.Finish all tasks
outlined by supervisors. Prepare meals consistent with the posted
menu in the facility, and ensure sanitary methods are followed.
Prepare special diets as ordered by resident's physician. Grocery
shopping and menu planning may be required. Encourage resident
participation with all menu planning and meal preparation.Provide
Personal Care Services as outlined in the residents' Individual
Service Plan (ISP). This may include lifting and transferring
residents that would require your ability to use gait belts,
adaptive equipment, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Please read and
follow Abilities, Inc. Limited Lift Policy.Plan and participate in
community and in-facility activities. An activity calendar will be
posted in the facility at all times.Orientate yourself to
Evacuation Procedures, Grievance Procedures, Program Statements,
(These are provided in the facility on a designated wall) along
with all Policy and Procedures outlined in the Employee
Handbook.Attend all scheduled shifts and staff meetings. You will
be expected to follow Abilities, Inc. Attendance policy (704) and
take responsibility for your shifts. Communicate comprehensive and
accurate reports through verbal and written skills. You will be
required to use electronic charting and must be able to use a
computer with some basic knowledge.Provide safe transportation for
residents as delegated by your direct supervisor to work, community
activities provided by the facility, personal care shopping/grocery
shopping, to Adult Day Care services and to doctor's
appointments.Administer/monitor medications according to orders
prescribed by Resident's physician. Obtain knowledge of possible
side effects and interactions the medications may have. This can be
assessed through Extended Care Professional (ECP), Abilities, Inc.
electronic charting for all medication administration and resident
charting. You will also be responsible for shift to shift Schedule
2 medication counts, as an approved medication
passer/monitor.Familiarize yourself to the State Requirements
outlined in DHS 88 and DHS 83. There will be provided copies at the
facility for you to review.Attend all training mandated by
Abilities, Inc. Administration. As follows:Before performing any
job duties:Orientation Training Job ResponsibilitiesPrevention and
reporting of resident abuse, neglect and misappropriation of
resident property.Information regarding assessed needs and
individual services for each resident for whom the employee is
responsible.Emergency and disaster plan and evacuation procedures
under s. DHS 83.47 (2)Policies and procedures.Recognizing and
responding to resident changes of condition.Prior to assuming any
responsibilities:Standard PrecautionsWithin 90 days after starting
employment:Resident RightsClient Group SpecificRecognizing and
Responding to Challenging BehaviorsFire SafetyFirst Aid and
ChokingProvisions of Personal CareDietary TrainingMedication
Administration and ManagementDelegations This includes your
required 15 hours of Continuing Education (CEU Training) after your
annual hire date. Failure to complete any training within the
required timeline with result in suspension and/or termination of
employment.Report any maintenance concerns to your program
supervisor immediately, you will be asked to fill out a maintenance
request form.You will be required to report any changes in
condition immediately to your program supervisor and fill out the
appropriate documentation.You will be responsible for logging
yourself in and out when reporting and leaving work. You will be
held accountable for reviewing your hours and reporting any
discrepancies to your direct supervisor immediately upon realizing
the error. You will be responsible to report any injury that occurs
in the workplace immediately to your direct supervisor and complete
the appropriate paperwork.You will be required to have an initial
TB (Tuberculosis) skin test placed and read after 72 hours, prior
to reporting for work. A 2nd TB (Tuberculosis) skin test will be
completed within 2 weeks of your initial test. I have read and
understand the above job description. I am able to complete the
above responsibilities with the following accommodations. Wage at
Hire: Date of Hire: 90 day Review Date: Annual Review:
_________________________ __________________________ ____ Staff
Signature (Date) Abilities, Inc. Management (Date)FT/PT 1FT/PT 2PT
3Every other weekend requiredCompensation details: 14-16 Hourly
WagePIdb3fd3eb6d5b-25660-35529641
Keywords: Abilities Inc, Dubuque , Direct Care Staff, Other , Fort Atkinson, Iowa
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