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Position Summary:

Assist with planning and facilitating activities for individuals with disabilities, completing personal cares, documentation of goal achievement, accompanying individuals on outings and providing excellent customer service. Flexibility, organization, compassion, and friendliness are crucial skills for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains confidentiality of all individuals and does not discuss individuals in public areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all infection control procedures including proper hand washing techniques, contact with blood spills and standard precautions.
• Communicates clearly and tactfully with individuals and their families, caregivers, case managers, transportation drivers, group homes. etc.
• Maintains harmonious relationship with manager and co-workers, providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrates the ability to read, understand and follow individual program plans and accurately documents on individuals' goals.
• Assisting individuals with the planning/facilitating of program activities on/off campus as required.
• Assist individuals in the use of toilet facilities and personal care as needed, including handwashing, providing perineal care, changing adult depends, changing into clean clothes, etc.
• Assist with meal preparation, serving lunches, assisting in setting up and feeding individuals, when required.
• Assist individuals with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
• Accurately account for an individual's money during community outings.
• Provide transportation for community outings as required for program needs.
• Provide medication management and assistance as required for program needs.
• Assist in general upkeep of facility such, but not limited to: washing and drying laundry, cleaning of the cafeteria and program rooms. Maintain program rooms in a neat, orderly and clutter-free environment. Completes cleaning assignments as directed.
• If the program has a vehicle, keep inside/outside of vehicles clean and ensure sufficient gasoline level for next usage.
• Record and report changes in the individual's physical condition, behavior or appearance to Manager or Program Coordinator.
• Make written reports of significant incidents occurring during program hours.
• Be responsible during program hours to contact appropriate staff in case of an emergency.
• Occasional travel for community outings, meetings, and training.
• Attends all training and meetings as required.
• Report suspected abuse & neglect to Program Coordinator and Manager immediately (within one hour).
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous related experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple priorities.
• The ability to contribute in a team environment and/or independently, to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism.
• Must be able to solve problems and critically think, sometimes during stressful situations.
• Listens well and effectively communicates in writing and orally.
• Proficient computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook).
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or sign language and/or Certified Nursing License preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
• First Aid/CPR Certified within 6 months of hire
• Medication Management Certified within 6 months of hire

Physical Demands:

• This position is exposed to bodily fluid (urine, bile, peritoneal fluid, etc.)
• Category One: Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue.
• Standing: 26 - 50%
• Walking: 26 - 50%
• Sitting: 0 - 25%
• Talking or hearing: 75 - 100%
• Use hands to finger, handle or touch: 0 - 25%
• Use foot/feet to operate machine: 0 - 25%
• Climb or balance: 26 - 50%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: 26 - 50%
• Reach above shoulders: 0 - 25%
• Lift/carry: 26 - 50%
• Push/Pull: 26 - 50%
• Taste or smell: 0 - 25%
• Special vision requirement: 0 - 25%

Pre-Employment Testing:

• Criminal Background Check
• Caregiver Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Professional Reference Check

Required Uniform:

N/A

Work Conditions:

This position is generally performed in a program area that involves frequent interruptions. The noise level is generally quiet to loud. The work environment characteristics can be unpredictable based on individual/program needs. Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating a culturally diverse workforce that serves the various needs of our clients."

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Criminal Background
• Orientation Checklist
• TB Skin Test

• Auto Insurance
• Drivers License