- Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including communication with such residents
- When needed, supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility's program design including but not limed to
- Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
- Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
- Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
- Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency).
- Following residents' IPPs;
- Ensuring residents' rights
- Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Direct the work of others, when applicable
- Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements
- Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
- Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
- Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
- Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
- Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
- Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
- Provide input regarding individual's progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting.
- Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor.
- Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
- Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community.
- Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
- Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
- Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
- Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
- Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director immediately.
- Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs.
- Maintain a positive work environment.
- Follow agency's internal grievance policy.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency.
- Use feedback to improve performance.
- Ask for help when needed.
- Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
- Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information).
- Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
- Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested.
- Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual's skills, needs, and goals.
- Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
- Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
- Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.
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