Overview
FIND YOUR PASSION. BE UNIQUE. SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. Everyone at Caregiver, Inc. Company is committed to a common goal – creating a world-class experience for our individuals. We are passionate about what we do while making a difference. We work with integrity, accountability, transparency, and compassion in everything we do because we understand those we serve have a choice in providers. Our company provides care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives independently.
Compensation: $9.75/hourly
Responsibilities
The Residential Support Staff Member is responsible for providing residential support services for the Home and Community-Based Service (HCS) and ICF-IDD program participants. The delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.
Essential Responsibilities/Job Duties
- Directs personal assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Assists with meal planning and preparation and housekeeping
- Assists with ambulation and mobility as needed
- Secures and provides transportation
- Reinforces counseling and therapy activities
- Assists with medications and the performance of RN delegated tasks
- Supervises and assures of individuals’ health, safety, and security
- Facilitates inclusion in community activities, use of natural supports, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and development of socially valued behavior
- Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in duties
- Maintains good work and personal ethics in dealing with co-workers and resident consumers
- Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours
- Presents a neat, clean appearance; dressed appropriately for the job. Practices personal hygiene
- Adheres to Attendance Policy – Works when scheduled, beginning and ending work as expected; calls in according to policy; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately, records all hours worked as instructed
- Reports incidents/injuries in a timely manner
- Cooperates in internal/external investigations
- Maintains confidentiality of company and consumer information
- Participates and assists in the development of the Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the individuals served
- Ensures PDP is implemented as it relates to residential services
- Reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) any problems, proposed program changes, behavior of individuals served, concerns, training needs, medical concerns, dietary issues, etc.
- Ensures documentation of behaviors, incidents and injuries, program data collection, medication data, and progress notes are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management
- Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Clear background check including criminal history
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Driving record that meets minimum standards, allowing for insurance coverage under the company
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