What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/ CNA position at Central Florida Communities?
Central Florida Communities, Inc. (CFC) has warm, welcoming, home-inspired facilities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange, Brevard, Lake and Seminole Counties.
CFC operates three 64-bed Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD's), Howell Branch Court, Lake View Court and Washington Square. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.
Pay rate: Hourly/ 18.50
Benefits:
- Health Insurance/ Vision / Dental Insurance / 401(k)
- Access to Perks at Work and Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Great Opportunities for Growth and Educational Assistance
Purpose:
This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday tasks such as ADL's. These include daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs.
Essential Duties:
- Actively engages with individuals at all times and provide all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all direct care and service requirements. Follows Active Treatment/Programming schedule.
- Identifies hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment and takes immediate action to avoid, mitigate or eliminate, and report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors. Ensures the safety of self, residents/consumers, co-workers, families, guardians and visitors at all times.
- Implements electronic and paper documentation of training needs including programming, incident reporting, data collection and behavior observations.
Required Qualification:
- High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- 6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.
Central Florida Communities is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19