Supported Living Aide- Homemaker​/Caretaker- 2nd Shift

Mission Statement

Inspired by the Franciscan Values of compassion, dignity and respect, we support individuals with diverse and unique abilities to achieve their highest quality of life, personal growth, and spiritual awareness.

The Supported Living Aid (SLA) provides personalized assistance to individuals with unique abilities who require help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home and out in the community. Provides overall personal support to persons we serve by teaching skills that foster independence and community integration as directed and guided by the person’s Individual Service Plan (ISP).

• Demonstrates adherence to St. Coletta’s Code of Conduct, Franciscan and Business Values at all times.
• Understanding and adhering to all St. Coletta of WI policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction.
• Capable of providing consistent, quality care as outlined in client ISPs.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication on documentation skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism with all stakeholders.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive and urgent issues and ask for assistance as appropriate.
• Ability to develop interpersonal relationship with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Advocacy: Assists the people we serve in achieving their personal goals as much as possible; works with them to overcome barriers; helps them participate in activities of their choice; respects all their personal beliefs, choices, and interests.
• Health Maintenance and Safety: Assists in maintaining a safe environment for all the people we serve and follows all specialized care plans in accordance with the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Living Skills Development: In accordance with the ISP, provides support by teaching skills that foster independence and community integration. Such skills may include cooking, money management, household shopping, laundry, personal hygiene. Supports the client in maintaining their home and accessing community activities as well as their spiritual enrichment choices. Records progress of their skill development and achievements.
• Behavioral Development: Serves as a role model and mentor, demonstrating desired behaviors and coaching by using approved techniques and strategies; in accordance with the ISP may use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. Must be able to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes for the client and programs.
• Operational Support: Maintains cleanliness of the program area and/or home by performing housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, maintaining cleanliness of the program vehicle, basic maintenance of the outside house appearance; completes tasks beyond the clients’ abilities, follows all policies & procedures for handling money.
• Professional Behavior: Acts in a professional manner; supports the mission and vision of the organization; adheres to all organizational policies and procedures; completes all training programs and requirements; attends required meetings.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each and every essential duty in a very satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The competencies and requirements listed below specify the knowledge, skill, and abilities that are also essential and required.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Ability to read well and understand written…