Definition and Basic Function: Will be involved in the general supervision, care and activities of the individuals in the day program and/or in the community in keeping with the mission, ministry, and Core Values of Jessica & Friends Community.
Requirements
Essential Responsibilities:
Programming
- Provide age and functionality appropriate program activities that include assistance, training, and support for the acquisition of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment.
- Assist in the development of goal plans and implement as directed.
- Direct communication of important information to supervisory staff.
- Correctly and accurately record an individual's activities and progress on case notes, goal plans, behavior plans, community outing sheets, and other forms as required.
- Provide Individuals with opportunities for community integration.
Medical
- Report medical observations and concerns to the Manager, Assistant Manager, and / or Lead Staff.
- Document seizures, incidents, etc. on appropriate forms.
- After becoming trained in medication administration, administer medications to individuals as prescribed.
- Encourage individuals to follow doctor’s recommendations regarding healthy choices and wellness.
Personal Care
- Assist individuals with personal care and supervision, as outlined in their Individual Support Plan, which may include, but not limited to:
a. Bathing
b. Toileting
c. Grooming
d. Dressing
e. Eating meals
Other
- Transport Individuals to and from community outings using Jessica & Friends Community and / or personal vehicle.
- Supervise general group activities for the Individuals.
- Handle emergencies based on organizational protocol.
- Communicate with supervisor and other staff through appropriate means.
- Maintain the general upkeep of the program space.
- Assist with the maintenance of Jessica & Friends Community vehicles.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and in-services as scheduled and / or review / read the minutes of those meetings.
- Participate in twenty-four hours of training annually, as required in the regulations.
- Maintain excellent attendance of self in keeping with the Attendance Policy.
- All other duties as assigned.