What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Support Staff - Full Time position at ICAN?
ABOUT ICAN
At ICAN, we provide more than exceptional residential services, resources, and support to people with varying levels of ability. With our focus on person-centered planning and care, we empower those we serve to lead full, independent lives. We are their champions, providing the tools and resources they need to thrive. Regardless of any obstacles they face, we help each person served realize their potential and participate in creating the life they desire. People with disabilities are PEOPLE FIRST. Our mission is to support them to recognize and reach for their full potential as people and as successful community members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and follows each person’s Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP) and set Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
- Provides assistance with hygiene care as directed, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, etc.
- Provides assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, providing transportation and support to doctor appointments, leisure and outdoor activities, and community involvement and integration.
- Attends Employee Trainings, Meetings and Workshops as required.
- Meets all state/federal rules and regulations that apply, while also maintaining required knowledge and understanding of persons served Individual Abuse Prevention Plan and Self-Management Assessment.
- Documents service delivery in accordance with Department of Human Services Regulations.
- Completes Safe Medication Assistance and Administration per Policy and Procedure requirements.
- Assists persons served with money management while following all financial policies and procedures.
- Assists individuals and their support teams in providing opportunities for the individuals’ choices and present creative options as needed.
- Displays knowledge and understanding of persons served diagnoses and all health care needs.
- Portrays a positive role as advocate for each individual person served at all times.
- Ensures all of person served medical needs are addressed and met.
- Follows and displays knowledge and understanding of all routines and guidelines.
- Observes and reports any substantial findings and/or changes in the person served behavior to the supervisor while documenting the findings when necessary.
- Observes and reports all injuries and incidents per requirements.
- Performs additional assigned duties at the direction of supervisors.
PRIMARY PERSONAL SUPPORT STAFF:
- Follows Personal Support Staff duties and responsibilities
- Ensures the completion of each individuals Outcomes, Medication Administration Record (MAR), Daily Development Logs (DDL’s), Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), charts, procedures and Medical and Health File along with any charting omissions.
- Manage delegated budgets to ensure resources are used to best effect, in line with ICAN policy and procedures.
- Performs additional assigned duties at the direction of supervisors and per PPSS Guidelines