Description

Job Summary: Provides support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assists with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; performs other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Observe and respond to individuals physical, social, behavioral and personal needs;
2. Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety;
3. Will:

• Administer medication to consumers; ensure that administration is timely and in the right dosage;
• Transport consumers to and from appointments, employment and/or community sites;
• Assist consumers prepare for their appointments;
• Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities;
• Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals;
• Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning up;

1. Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; and
2. Document consumer responses to programming and maintains health records, including daily shift notes/summaries.
3. Routinely screen for blood pressure, weight, and other specific concerns as noted by individual’s plan of care
4. Work with program’s Registered Nurse for health deficit identification
5. Administer special protocols related to feeding and special diet protocols
6. Assist individuals prepare for their appointments, community activities, employment, etc.;
7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

1. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;
3. Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds;
4. Ability to pass a criminal background check;
5. Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and
6. Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.
2. CNA, GNA, PCT, HHA license is required by Virginia
3. Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred; experience in community-based programs a plus;
4. Must meet current SJCS and funding jurisdiction requirements for criminal background/records check.
5. Must meet current funding jurisdiction requirements for valid health certificate.
6. Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work may require lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.