What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Care/Personal Care Aide/Direct Support Worker position at FamMat Services, LLC (Hampton & Williamsburg)?
Provide direct care services to individual's with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and/or other disabilities in their private home and community. Provide training and/or assistance with activities of daily living, to include but not limited to: bathing, toileting, preparing meals, hygiene, housekeeping, etc. Coordinate appointments. Accompany on community outings/events/recreational activities. Implements the Individual Service Plans (ISP). Assures health and safety in the home and/or community. Makes recommendations based on the participant’s needs. Completes documentation.** *High School Diploma or GED or 5 to 8 years of documented and verifiable experience working in the Human Service or Medical Field.** *One to six months experience working with persons with disabilities in a group home, day support, hospital, treatment center, community or nursing home setting (preferred). Apprenticeship opportunity may be available to gain experience. ** *Knowledge of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD), mental health and/or other developmental disabilities** *Demonstrated skill in working with adults and/or children with disabilities.** *Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.** **Good oral and written communication skills to include using computer and mobile devices as a Team Member * *Ability to perform simple math skills.** *Ability to implement and follow policies and procedures.** *Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.** *Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene and environmental hygiene.** *Ability to teach participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self care skills.** *Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement ISP and complete proper documentation.** *Ability to observe, record and properly report participant’s behavior, attitude, physical condition and emergency incident.** *Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.*
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16