• Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of the people we support.
• Ensures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at highest level.
• Trains the people we support in activities of daily living and in development of self-help and social skills.
• Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility.
• Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
• Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Progress Notes and other reports as assigned.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents by taking quick and decisive action.
• Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse and reports observations of co-workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
• Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and medical history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
• Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
• If an emergency has caused a person we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines, may have to provide strategies for crisis intervention and prevention.
• Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor’s appointments, etc.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, the people we support, and their families.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
• Must be vaccinated against Covid-19

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Salaried employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or within six months of date of hire in salaried status.

COMPENSATION: $18.00 - $18.50/hour (after probation) Industry-Leading Benefits!