Direct Support Staff AM / PM Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $16.00 - $17.50

Now Hiring! AIMES CONSULTING INC is looking for great people to work with one of our amazing clients in a supportive living setting.

Our support staff are people who enjoy the day to day of enriching the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. With our industry no two days are alike, and this will enable you to utilize your existing skills, while building new ones.

If you can meet some basic requirements, then we would like to schedule an interview with you. If we have your attention so far then continue reading more about this exciting opportunity.

We are looking to fill the following position and shifts :

• Must be able to work a combination of shifts which may include 6AM-6PM, 2PM-12AM AND 4PM-12AM
• Support Staff :
• PLUS, FULL BENEFIT OPTIONS

Must have a valid drivers license and own vehicle that is available during shift.

Duties and Responsibilities : (This is not an extensive list of duties)

• Assist individuals with their personal care needs (ADLS) as necessary to maintain hygiene.
• Assist / teach individuals with all household chores, groceries, and planning and preparing meals.
• Assist individuals in all tasks, training, and community integration activities.
• Assist / teach individuals to utilize the public transportation system.
• Assist in all medical / dental appointments, including transportation.
• Implement the individuals’ objectives and behavior plans specified in the IPP / ISP;
• Maintain a clear focus toward developing consumer’s independence and positive self-esteem;
• Follow through with all planned activities, and create schedules with individuals;
• Report all incidents, behaviors and infractions immediately to the Lead Staff including incidents of possible abuse or neglect;
• Present self appropriately and as a role model for individuals at home and in the community;
• Document daily charting notes;
• Write quarterly progress notes;
• Ensure timecard is complete, accurate, and turned in on-time;
• Attend mandatory monthly in-service meetings; and
• Responsible for safeguarding all individual’s information in his / her possession. Inside / outside individual’s residence and off duty.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Valid CPR and First Aid cards;
• Valid California Drivers’ License, Vehicle that can be used during the course of your shift and valid vehicle insurance;
• Go through and pass a background check, fingerprints and a criminal records check;
• Excellent overall people skills;
• Evidence of a negative TB test within the last year; and
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Special Skills Needed :

• Ability to read and write and speak comprehendible English;
• Good understanding of the special needs of the developmentally disabled;
• Must be patient and have a capacity to work with very difficult behaviors;
• Good overall people skills; and
• Communication skills, ability to listen attentively and communicate clearly.
26 days ago