Full-Time, Hourly $14.00/hour New Hire DSP+ incentive bonus of $1,000 Up to $800 referral bonus New Full-Time 3-Day Work Week Schedules with Premium Pay Available! Come work a full-time job and have 4 days off!We have several shifts and schedules to meet your needs.
- Shifts: Days: 7am-7pm, 8am-8pm, 9am-9pm & Nights: 7pm-7am, 8pm-8am, 9pm-9am
- Schedule: Weekdays, Mon/Tues/Wed, Wed/Thurs/Fri, Tues/Wed/Thurs, etc.
- 12-hour work shifts allow for full-time work and up to 16 days off per month! You can have more than half the year off, but still work full-time, OR we allow and encourage you to pick up additional shifts!
JOB SUMMARYTo be a companion to individuals with developmental disabilities and assist them in acquiring daily living skills.Providing daily support which includes but not limited to personal care, daily meal preparation, medicationadministration, daily activities, transportation, and continued focus on implementation of individualized objectives.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Assist individuals with personal grooming (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.) and with other areas of daily living asneeded. Emphasis is placed on teaching these skills to the individuals you are serving to continue to focus onworking towards independent living.2. Implements programs developed by the individuals' teams, to meet the goals and objectives of each individual'sIndividual Plan (IP).3. Monitors health and implements health care plans documented and determined by the individuals' medical team.4. Completes all required documentation and activities not limited to incidents, programmatic data, daily activities,administration of medications, and outcomes.5. Encourages and assists in the planning of social and recreational activities that are of interest to the individualsbeing served.6. Ensures the safety and well-being of individuals served.7. Performs necessary household duties (cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, etc.). Encourages participation byindividuals with emphasis on skill development.8. Provides individuals with transportation to and from work, school, appointments, recreational opportunities, etc.9. Adheres to household budget and maintains proper documentation of expenditures.10. Responds to communication from family members, case manager, professionals, and other team members inaccordance with supervisor approval and guidance.11. Participates in staff meetings and team meetings as requested.12. Performs other duties as assigned and needed in regards to the needs of the individuals served.RequirementsQualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to drive, have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
- Must always have and maintain car insurance coverage.
- American Sign Language - ASL - preferred
- Must be able to pass a state and federal background check.
- Must maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
- Physical capacities must include bending, stooping, lifting at least 40 pounds, and the ability to lift, transfer, and position individuals served.
- Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, deal with diverse personalities during difficult/sometimes stressful situations and still complete job assignments.
- Must be able to communicate orally, both over the phone and face-to-face.
- Must be able to prepare and read written documentation as well as perform and understand basic mathematical functions.
- Must follow policy and procedures of A New Leaf, Inc.
- Ensures all individuals served are safe in their environment and program participation.
- Must fulfill all training and in-service requirements necessary to work with individuals served within the timeframe required by A New Leaf, Inc. and the State of Oklahoma.