LEHIGH VALLEY ADULT SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Caretaker - PROFESSIONAL GROWTH POTENTIAL!!

Why Lehigh Valley Adult Services?

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you make a difference? An opportunity where your loving and compassionate personality will help you succeed? Do you want to have a positive impact on someone's life? If you answered yes, then you need to keep reading!

What you get to do:

• Be part of plan development.

• Provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

• Take consumers out into the community and do fun things like go to fairs, concerts, movies, and the beach.

• Teach consumers to perform ‘Activities of Daily Living’.

• Assist clients while transferring and/or ambulating.

• Take part of Team meetings

• Help to maintain compliance with all State laws and Local regulatory rules.

• Provide daily documentation of all the fun stuff you have done with the consumer.

• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Valid driver’s license preferred.

• Effective communication both oral and written.

• Ability to work independently and as a competent team player.

• Capability of lifting without restrictions

• First Aid and CPR certified (preferred)

Educational & Personal Background:

• High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree (preferred). At least one (1) year of experience working in human services and skills to work with dually diagnosed adults.

• FBI fingerprint (as required), PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Drug Screen, Physical

Hours that you would be working:

Full Time, 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Communication:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with customers and staff.

What else do you have?

Must successfully pass 2-week New Hire Orientation and PA medication Administration Course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.