Direct Care Staff
Company: BFAIR
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
FULL TIME/PART TIME AND RELIEF POSITIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT
BERKSHIRE COUNTYABI/DDS Direct Care: Direct Care is primarily
responsible for providing various supports to individuals with
disabilities in a group home setting. The DC assists individuals in
all areas of daily living including personal care, housekeeping,
cooking, and recreational activities. The DC works closely with
individuals to help them to become as independent as possible and
to meet their own personal goals. Also assists individuals to find
and participate in community activities they enjoy while
encouraging community membership as well as pursuing individual
interests.QUALIFICATIONS:--Min of 18 years of age. High School
Diploma/GED or one year experience in a related field, must possess
basic math (addition/subtraction) skills, ability to read & write,
communicate effectively both verbally and written, ability to
multi-task and exercise good judgement. Ability to complete all
initial and ongoing background checks including but not limited to:
CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, Driving record, E-verify,
Physical, PPD and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e.
nursing). Valid US driver's license and ready access to a
vehicle.Community Living: This position is to provide a range of
personal care assistance in an individual's home, that is
appropriate and necessary for the participant's health and
well-being. To enable participant to accomplish fundamental
activities of daily living including but not limited to eating,
toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring and
ambulation.QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma/GED required. Must
be a home health aide/certificate of nurse's aide/or complete 60
hours of personal care training. Ability to complete all initial
and ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI,
SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, driving record, E-verify, Physical, PPD
and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e. nursing). Valid US
driver's license and ready access to a vehicle.Job
Requirements:DDS/ABI DIRECT CARE- Treat each individual, co-worker,
supervisor and others with the respect and dignity due every human
being, and adhere to the Department Developmental Services (DDS)
Human Rights Standards and the Disabled Persons Protection
Commission's (DPPC) Mandated Reporter Guidelines around physical
and emotional abuse, including the timely reporting of violations.-
Work with any of the individuals served, including providing
physical assistance and/or supervision with mobility (light to
heavy lifting and transfers), bathing, dressing, and other personal
care tasks, as well as medical treatments, household tasks,
laundry, recreational activities, etc.- Work in cooperation with
other employees to help provide and maintain a safe and warm home
environment. Assist with keeping home clean, organized and
accessible. Perform a full range of household duties with
individuals such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping,
etc. These tasks include light to heavy lifting and occasionally
moving furniture. - Develop a positive rapport/relationship with
the individuals supported to encourage and foster their own
personal growth, individual control, and emotional strength. -
Encourage safe and healthy behaviors including regular exercise,
preparation of timely and nutritious meals and development of
social connections. Ensure that the individuals supported have
access to proper medical attention and are provided a safe and
accessible environment at all times.- Act as an appropriate role
model through dress, speech and actions both in the home and
community to foster appropriate social relationships and skill
development.- Provide advocacy support and education for
individuals in areas of empowerment, self-advocacy, civil and human
rights.- Must maintain current certifications in all agency
mandated trainings.- Assist in planning, implementing and
documenting teaching plans/strategies, psychotropic medication
treatment plans and behavioral interventions as designated in each
individual's ISP, as well as in completing documentation, daily
entries in staff notes, logs, communication books, and other
required paperwork, etc. in accordance with current protocol for
the residence.- Assist individuals with participation in community
activities and entertainment to assure they spend reasonable time
with friends and family and participating in activities they enjoy.
Facilitate and enhance the community connection process through
assistance with communication needs and expressed preferences
regarding activities, lifestyles, routines, etc.- Must provide
safe, comfortable transportation as required and follow Agency
policies.- Respond to and effectively perform crisis intervention
and call for emergency assistance (911) if appropriate. Provide
emergency first aid or CPR, perform fire drills and evacuations,
disaster relocation, and handling other crisis management
procedures in accordance with program procedures.- Implement
approved behavioral programs as outlined in applicable
ISP's/treatment plans, as a means to assist individuals with
problem solving and achieving self-control.- Dispense/handle
medications as per MAP policy, the medication treatment plan, if
applicable, and each individual's ISP; ensure that the home and
medications are secure at all times.- Manage use of
home/individual(s) money as per agency policy, and each
individual's ISP; insure the home and funds are secure at all
times.- Remain awake and alert for the duration of each scheduled
shift unless position is specified as night asleep. Overnight
personnel are required to complete hourly call in protocol. - Must
remain on duty until proper coverage has arrived and required
information is passed on.- When a staff is unable to make it in to
a regular shift they are REQUIRED to call out to the On-Call phone.
This includes if you are late or not coming in at all.- Arrange all
staff PTO time off requests with House Manger. Vacation time must
be requested at least two weeks prior to the desired date(s). In
the case of illness you must call out to your supervisor two hours
prior to the start of your shift.- Must arrive on time to scheduled
shifts and remain on duty until proper coverage is found.- Attend
scheduled staff meetings and trainings as assigned; work shifts as
assigned. Shifts may not be changed unless permission is received
from supervisor prior to change.- Required to maintain
certifications in all agency mandated trainings.- Accurately
document all hours worked on a time sheet daily with no cross outs
or white out. Time sheets should reflect employee's assigned
scheduled unless approval was given by supervisor to alter assigned
schedule.- Meet with House Manager or designee monthly for
individual supervision; attend weekly staff meetings, and attend
other meetings as assigned.- Adhere to agency/personnel policies,
ABI/MFP/DPH/DDS regulations, follow emergency procedures and
maintain individual's confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
standards.- The agency reserves the right to revise existing
schedules and/or program sites assignments, with notice due to the
changing needs of the individuals served and program(s).- Perform
other duties as assigned by House Manager and/or designee.COMMUNITY
LIVING- Treat each consumer, co-worker, supervisor and others with
the respect and dignity due every human being, and adhere to the
Human Rights Standards and the Elder Abuse Reporting Guidelines
through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) around
physical and emotional abuse, including the timely reporting of
violations. In addition, will abide by the Disabled Persons
Protection Commission's (DPPC) Mandated Reporter Guidelines and MRC
regulations.- Set appropriate limits with consumers and problem
solve independently.- Must exercise good judgment, including the
appropriate handling of emergency situations.- Must communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing, with consumers,
families, co-workers, ABI/MFP service providers, MRC, Case Managers
and supervisor.- Act as an appropriate role model through dress,
speech and actions.- Assist consumers in networking culturally
appropriate community activities, entertainment and generic
community resources based on goals in the person-centered service
plan.- Work individually with any program participants, which may
include providing physical assistance and/or supervision with
mobility (light to heavy lifting and transfers) hygiene, task
training, recreational activities or other needs.- Effectively
perform crisis intervention with may include: - Proving emergency
first aid/CPR- Performing fire evacuation, disaster relocation or
emergency search- Utilizing physical restraint and/or other less
restrictive interventions- Be able to monitor and effectively
report, verbally and in writing on a Client's progress, challenges
and status.- Adhere to agency/personnel policies, MRC regulations,
follow emergency and maintain confidentiality in accordance with
HIPAA.- Arrange all staff PTO time off requests with Director.
Vacation time must be requested at least two weeks prior to the
desired date(s). In the case of illness, you must call out to your
supervisor two hours prior to the start of your shift.- Must arrive
on time to scheduled shifts and remain on duty until proper
coverage is found.- Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings
as assigned; work shifts as assigned. Shifts may not be changed
unless permission is received from supervisor prior to change.-
Required to maintain certifications in all agency mandated
trainings.- Accurately document all hours worked on a time sheet
daily with no cross outs or white out. Time sheets should reflect
employees assigned scheduled unless approval was given by
supervisor to alter assigned schedule.- Meet with Director or
designee monthly for individual supervision; attend staff meetings,
and attend other meetings as assigned.- Adhere to agency/personnel
policies, regulatory agency(s) regulations, follow emergency
procedures and maintain individual's confidentiality in accordance
with HIPPA standards.- The agency reserves the right to revise
existing schedules and/or program sites assignments, with notice
due to the changing needs of the individuals served and
program(s).- Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or
designee.
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