What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Worker position at Maries House of Hope?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Title
Youth Care Worker
Youth Care Worker
| Department | Reports To | FLSA Status | Prepared By | Approved By | Last Modified
| Residential Services | Residential Coordinator | N/A | Executive Director | Board of Directors | 2023-04-03
| Residential Services | Residential Coordinator | N/A | Executive Director | Board of Directors | 2023-04-03
Job Summary
- These positions participate in developing and coordinating Marie's House of Hope, Inc. programs working primarily with residents. This position is responsible for training and teaching independent living skills. Assists in providing self-care training and treatments to Marie's House of Hope, Inc residents.
General Accountabilities
- Ensure the health, safety, comfort, and welfare of each individual in their care.
- Assist individuals with their daily tasks as necessary.
- Assist in bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care.
- Assist in proper lifting and transferring of individuals as needed.
- Provide training and assistance to individuals in daily living skills.
- Pass medications.
- Document in appropriate books.
- Transport individuals as necessary.
- Cleaning or assisting individuals in cleaning.
- Prepare well-balanced meals within the guidelines of the individual's requirements or special diets.
- Ensure laundry is clean, and assist or wash as required with each individual.
- Take individuals into the community.
- Assist with money management. Account for individual cash that is under Provide Care, Inc's control.
- Implement individual program plans.
- Ensure the dignity and respect of each individual are maintained.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality of all individual records.
- Must-Have own transportation
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
- This home serves individuals with mental health needs and developmental disabilities. Job duties include assisting with daily living skills, daily care, housekeeping, medical appointments, and budgeting. There is a potential for verbal/physical aggression, property destruction, and self-injurious behaviors. Population Male & Female
Job Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with some previous work-related experience
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Social perceptiveness
- Service orientation
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active listening
Work Environment
- May be exposed to infectious disease and/or physical aggression from residents
- The majority of work will be in a home environment
- May be exposed to stressful situations
- Some auto travel
Salary : $16 - $20