Location: San Marcos,TX, USA
Caregiver - Residential Support Staff needed in San Marcos, TX
Essential Responsibilities / Job Duties
* Facilitates consumers in daily living activities on an assigned shift, including but not limited to: personal hygiene, dining skills, housekeeping skills, social skills, and community access, etc.
* Provides direct support to and assists consumers in training activities as specified in ISPs and activity schedules.
* Aids in mobility as needed for those using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
* Assists in bedroom maintenance and teaches housekeeping skills and care of clothing.
* Assists with meal service teach dining skills and promote social skills and personal dignity during meals.
* Administers medications and treatments according to company policy.
* Is assigned as a Primary Person (P2) for one or more consumers. Ensures the wellbeing at all times of the consumer(s) to whom the P2 is assigned.
* Attends and successfully completes in-service training sessions as scheduled.
* Serves as a role model and mentor to fellow Direct Support Professionals.
* Completes data collection, observation notes, and daily reports as directed by agency policy and procedure.
* Assists consumers in transportation as needed.
* Participates as a member of the Individual Support Team giving input toward the consumer's ISP.
* Monitors consumers' activities to ensure that safety and health care practices are observed. Ensures Universal Precaution Practices are observed.
* Participates in and may be responsible for the daily operation of the home in one or more of the following areas: grocery shopping, overseeing consumers' money, monitoring of the physical plant and van maintenance, or monitoring of the house medications.
* Performs related duties as required or assigned to fulfill the agency philosophy and the goals and objectives of the program site.
* Treats consumers with dignity and respect.
* Promotes independence, choice, and empowerment of consumers.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* A high school education or its equivalent is preferred.
* Some previous experience in supporting/assisting those with disabilities is preferred.
* Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
* Valid driver's license and a good driving record is preferred.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
* Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks as required by federal and/or state laws and any other post-offer, pre-employment screenings as mandated by a governing agency or the company.
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