Community Living Associate Job Russellville area,Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Position: Community Living Associate (52626)

Job Details

Job Location
:
Edgewood Residence 0AV58 - Russellville, KY 42276

Position Type
:
Part Time

Education Level
:
High School

Salary Range
: $13.25 - $13.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage
:
None

Job Shift
:
Any

Job Category
:
Other

24 hour work week / Schedule will vary
:
Mon-Fri, 2p-10p or 5a-9a. Some additional weekend:
Sat-Sun 9a-5p or Noon - 8p

Under the supervision of the Edgewood Program Manager, provide supervision, support and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in the Edgewood Group Home.

Priorities Functions

Serve as a teacher/mentor, providing person centered-training, instruction, and assistance to support individuals to achieve desired outcomes and develop independent living skills.

Provide flexible, individualized supports and assistance with the following: cooking, meal planning, shopping, budgeting, bill paying, banking, laundry, self advocacy, solving day-to-day problems, developing friendships, interacting with neighbors, household tasks and maintenance, recreational planning, accessing community resources, personal care, emotional support, medication administration, and transportation.

Assist individuals to develop and maintain positive relationships (i.e. family, friends, neighbors, community members, businesses, clubs, civic organizations etc.)

Assist individual to address Residential objectives (as documented on the Individual Support Plan) and document accordingly.

Assist individuals with personal care needs (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, dental hygiene, shaving, eating etc.)

Assist with medical appointments, ordering/refilling medications, and proper medication administration. Follow all medical, dietary, and documentation requirements

Make introductions and serve as a bridge between individuals and community members and facilitate meaningful community participation/involvement.

Promote, teach and model personal growth and self-esteem (i.e. personal grooming, table manners, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.)

Conduct oneself morally, and ethically, serving as a positive role-model at all times.

Other Essential Functions

Serve as an advocate for individuals within the community and agency and assist individuals to become self-advocates.

Provide crisis intervention as needed. Utilize redirection and de-escalation techniques and adhere to Life Skills restraint-free policy.

Use personal vehicle to transport individuals to and from various community settings of their choice. (Must maintain current license and vehicle insurance.)

Drive, operate lift, and be responsible for care and maintenance of company-owned wheelchair accessible vehicles (if applicable.)

Promote home and community safety and administer fire drills and other disaster/evacuation plans as needed.

Assist with training new residential staff as needed.

Actively work to promote an atmosphere of “teamwork,” goodwill, and positive work environment within the residence and among team members.

Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and timely (i.e. incident reports, behavior reports, timesheets, summary notes, MAR’s, etc.)

Assure confidentiality of individual records and adhere to agency policy concerning HIPAA regulations.

Attend all scheduled staff meetings, in-services, Individualized Support Plan meetings, and Residential Team meetings. Follow proper procedures to report absence and to make up required meetings.

Maintain ongoing communication with Edgewood Program Manager, other team members (i.e SCL Director, Behavior Specialist, Speech Therapist, Occupational/Physical Therapist, Day Center staff, etc.) as needed.

Complete all training updates and annual TB screening by required deadlines.

Utilize the “on call” system to report all incidents and/or med errors, and/or to obtain advice as needed.

Obtain monthly work schedule, work scheduled shifts and follow proper procedures for absences, tardiness, and switching of shifts.

Physical Effort and Physical Work Environment

Physical Demands:
Require that weight be lifted or moved: OVER 100 pounds weekly, mechanical lift utilized

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Must maintain reliable transportation and drive personal vehicle to all scheduled shifts.
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours to include holidays, evenings and weekends.
Attend required MR/DD training and all annual updates necessary.
Criminal background check to meet agency/SCL standards.
Must maintain telephone access and provide current phone number to supervisor to ensure timely communication.

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