Direct Care Associate 3-Horseshoe SLH -part time; Sat and Sun 7p-7a

Direct Care Associate

This is a part-time weekend position 7p-7a for Horseshoe SLH. Come join our team at Mississippi's largest provider for adult mental healthcare at our Picayune Supervised Home. If you are patient and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide assistance in program activities at the Supervised Living home.
• Provide one-on-one or group instruction / assistance to individuals regarding their daily needs.
• Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist with assessment of individuals' strengths and needs as necessary.
• Assist with preparation of individuals' meals and provide client training as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor related to the need to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.
• Physically assist in maintaining the home in a neat and orderly manner.
• Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.).
• Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.
• Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.
• Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction / guidance, etc.
• Follow proper protocol related to I / A and serious incident reports.
• Ensure the safety of all individuals living in the home at all times.
• Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS MR / DD waiver program policies and procedures.
• Follows all safety policies and adheres to all workers' compensation program guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.