Certified Healthcare Assistant

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, performs duties for the care, treatment and safety of the individuals with developmental disabilities, provides required personal care services and carries out procedures and techniques geared towards a treatment, development and rehabilitation, carries out activity therapy programs by participating with individuals in recreational and social activities, and carries out any and all lesson plans given by supervisors for the day.

DESCRIPTION OF

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In compliance with Milestone, Inc.’s Philosophy and policies regarding human rights; intervenes on behalf of the individual(s) served and reports to the appropriate agency (OIG, DCFS, IDPH) and/or supervisor.

Reliable, prompt attendance and present for shift change report, demonstrating flexibility and cooperation with team members as needed to provide adequate facility coverage and follows self-scheduling guidelines.

Monitors the individuals’ whereabouts continuously and records changes/problems, accordingly contacting appropriate supervisors when necessary.

Participates actively in various assignments necessary, providing on-going active treatment for all assigned individuals according to each individuals plan, daily programs and lesson plans. Maintains accurate, up-to-date and orderly individual records for all individual programs and/or behavior change.

Accurately reports and completes data in a prompt manner.

Accurately reports, records and completes data of specific occurrences such as seizures, toileting, intake, output, menses, weight, injuries and/or medical emergencies and contacts supervising and/or nursing personnel when appropriate or needed in a prompt manner. Accurately fills out injury report when needed.

Monitors all individuals’ health needs, contacting supervising personnel and nurses in a prompt manner.

Motivates and encourages individuals in order to promote their development and treatment, participates in the implementation of established treatment and development programs; observes and reports behavior and reactions.

Accurately communicates shift information in communication log and in verbal report to on-coming staff. Relates any specific problems of behavior, health or building maintenance. Reads and signs off on any memos each shift.

According to established procedures, documents and reports any specific problems of behavior, health or building maintenance.

Implements Individual Service Plans, assisting individuals with development of daily living skills such as cleanliness, personal hygiene, table manners and social skills; reinforcing behavior development programs where in effect, maintaining active treatment on a continuous basis per individual plans and assisting individuals in completing the daily lesson plan.

Display knowledge of purpose of programs, activities on daily lesson plan and active treatment.

Accurately reports, records and completes charting for individual=s phone calls, visitors, and mail.

Ensures for individuals safety during emergency situation and demonstrates knowledge of proper disaster procedures, use of fire extinguishers and alarm systems, door alarm system and available emergency exits.

Assists in maintaining physical plant in an exceptionally clean, safe and pleasant condition. Reports problems and/or concerns according to established procedure.

Appropriately uses cleaning and sanitation supplies in completing spot cleaning in aprompt manner.

Works in cooperation with laundry/housekeeping staff in keeping individuals clothing and household linens in clean, well-fitting and safe condition. Reports needed mending and repairs in a prompt manner.

Ensures individuals have their own clothing on and in their rooms.

Assists with safe…