Caregiver

Summary

Mentor Community Services provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves delivering support and managing individuals' assets while maintaining confidentiality and reporting incidents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Manage individuals' assets by making cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; greet family members and other visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioral, and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.
• If assigned, accurately administer or support self-administration of medication and document delivery of medications and treatments; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• Monitor individual's health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; call 911 in the event of emergency; follow individual health care directives.
• Correctly utilize medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair; prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; know special diets and prepare individual meals accordingly; monitor mealtime and correctly implement any dining plans.
• Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings; work scheduled hours; arrive for work on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
• Work together with others, value others contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; show respect to others; develop and maintain a safe workplace; comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to supervisor and participate in safety related training or activities.
• May transport individuals into the community; drive safely and according to local laws; ensure proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; report accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; report accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintain neat, clean, and safe environment; report hazards or safety concerns.
• Monitor environmental safety and make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; report equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
• Check water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills and protect persons being served in the event of emergency.
• Perform other duties and activities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in the State of South Carolina.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in the State of New Jersey.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing for the state in which they live.
• Must submit to drug testing prior to employment.
• Must submit to criminal background checks and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services.
• Must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
• Must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.