Direct Service Worker; Floater - Houma, LA

Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Workers to provide direct care "companionship services" for the care, fellowship, and protection of persons who, because of advanced age or physical or mental infirmity, cannot care for themselves and to help them reach their maximum potential. An individual designated as a "Floater" does not have a set schedule, accepts assignments as needed, and fills vacant shifts on short notice.

• Provide direct care "companionship services: as needed. Services may include assistance with grooming, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, toileting, cloths washing, diaper changing, assisting with ambulation, providing client transportation for shopping/appointments, leisure/community activities and other similar personal care services at the time and place defined in each client's Individual Service Plan.
• Provide training in behavioral, social and independent living skills to the clients, as required by the client's Individual Service Plan.
• Monitor your client(s) during each assigned duty shift, as required by the client's Individual Service Plan. Accurately complete all required documentation, including on a daily basis your client's documentation of services provided as events occur, and the status of client(s) to be reported on progress notes/service logs.
• Follow all applicable Agency and licensing/regulatroy requirements for providing client services, including prohibiting workers from working more than 16 hours in a 24 hour period for the Agency or in combination of hours worked with another licensed provider during that 14 hour period.
• Follow all established Agency and programmatic procedure for reporting unusual and/or critical incidents involving clients. Immediately notify your supervisor, or another office staff member if an unusual event occurs involving your client, such as any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, any significant change in the client's health status or home environment, and any problems encountered in performing your required work activities.
• Attend and successfully complete orientation, annual training sessions, as prescribed by licensing and outlined in the Agency training requirements.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with prescribed safe work practices, including the use of closed-toe, non-slip shoes, using proper body mechanics and/or lifting devices and the consistent practice of universal precautions.
• Perform non-complex medical task ask prescribed by the clients Individual Service Plan only when trained to do so by medical personnel. Non-complex tasks may include administering medication when delegated by authorized medical personnel.

• Must be at least 18 years-old per licensing requirements. Must have the ability to read and write at a level that ensures understanding of the client's service plan, ability to document services provided and carry out directions competently as assigned. Verifiable work experience providing support to individuals with disabilities is desired but not required.
• Must have the qualities of patience, empathy, dependability, and the ability to teach others. Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to adequately provide care and support to individuals with disabilities, the ailing and/or the elderly.
• Must have sufficient communication and language skills to perform duties and interact effectively with clients and other staff persons. Must have a working email address for alerts/communicate from state agencies and GCSS.
• Must demonstrate the core values of professionalism, including well‑groomed appearance and attire, excellent interpersonal skills, friendly and open demeanor, punctuality, organization and dedication to the job.
• The ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift as designated by a client's Individual Service Plan. Possess the physical stamina required to help individuals who need assistance with ambulation and the emotional strength necessary to work with individuals who need personal care services.
• When required by a client's Individual Service Plan to transport, staff must have a valid Louisiana…