Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES included, but not limited to:
· Provide training and support in all daily living skills including but not limited to nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the individual service plan (ISP).
· Bathing, transferring, ambulation, dressing, assistance with hygiene, medication reminders and assistance with eating.
· May develop client assessments.
· Participate in HRST, ISP, SIS, and tracking. Track behavior support plans.
· Ensure individuals are taking medication according to prescribed schedule.
· Accompany individual and participate in visits for medical care, therapies, personal shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed.
· Provide training or assistance in meal preparation, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, simple household repairs, and financial and medication management as needed.
· Provide training and support in the areas of social, emotional, physical and spiritual development.
· Become acquainted with consumer’s job setting and key personnel supervising the consumer (including job coach, support coordinator, day program, etc.).
· Provide transportation in privately owned car or by agency owned vehicle for individuals.
· Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner. (i.e.: expense reports, daily paperwork)
· Attend and participate in Mandatory Staff Meetings and other training and events as required.
· Communicate regularly with Executive Director, Residential Director and/or Administrative Assistant on consumer’s progress, issues and concerns as they arise.
· Adhere to all required training.
· May provide mentorship to new staff.
· Other duties may be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMEENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The ability to organize, mediate, to be creative, multitask, empathetic, and willing to learn. This includes the development of plans, completion of assessments and daily documentation, behavior modification strategies, medical and psychological aspects of disabilities, able to use the English language, and communicate clearly. Must be able to manage time effectively, to work alone and as a team member. Must have a Georgia State Driver’s License and insured privately owned vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, listen, smell, and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10-130 pounds.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
High School/GED, Some College
Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About - We Speak For Ourselves, LLC.
At We Speak For Ourselves, LLC., we are focused on providing Residential support, One on One community integration support and Day Program services with the highest levels of individual satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet their expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us.
We Speak For Ourselves, LLC. is fully accredited through Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We are also certified through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
We carefully screen all caregivers, employees and maintain staff training. We instill in our staff, developing a safe and meaningful relationship makes a real difference in an individual.
Mission
We Speak For Ourselves, LLC. offers innovative supportive and services, to empower individuals who have inspiring dreams to reach their maximum potential in life.
Vision
Our vision centers on the name of our agency "We Speak For Ourselves". It is our relief that when we follow a person centered approach, it makes learning and adjusting more comfortable and familiar to each individual served...thus creating a world where people live lives that are personally meaningful.
Philosophy
"The quality of our support is measured by the satisfaction of our individuals, their families, and our work force".
"We can satisfy our individuals, their families, and the work force by creating opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment".
"In achieving growth and stability, we create the environment to offer innovative support to our individuals and their families."
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