Direct Care Staff

Job Purpose

Responsible for the care and safety of the clients reading in the facility. Additionally, the Direct Care Staff will participate in individual and group training activities and function in a role like what would be expected of a parent.

Key Responsibilities

• Protects the safety and welfare of the clients by providing supervision and training outlined on the Individual Program Plan.
• Implements the assigned clients’ Active Treatment Schedule as written.
• Works with clients assigned.
• Implements behavioral procedures when maladaptive behaviors occur.
• Implements client training activities as outlined on the Individual Program Plan.
• Affirms that clients are dressed appropriately for the time of day, activity and weather.
• Accompanies and trains clients going outside the facility on planned outings, as assigned.
• Attends in-service training which is required to maintain employment.
• Completes in-service training and demonstrate competence on the material for which the training is provided.
• Implements, as trained, all data collection procedures.
• Protects and implements the rights of the clients.
• Follows policies and procedures regarding employee conduct and dress code to ensure/protect the interests and safety of clients, coworkers, and professional staff.
• Advises the Team Leader Supervisor of any needed supplies.
• Correctly follows supply procedures of unit operations.
• Completes, as trained and assigned, routine duties of the client’s living unit to maintain it in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.
• Gives written reports to the Team Leader Supervisor of client clothing needs and other special needs.
• Follows-up to assure that the request is answered.
• Reports through the Team Leader Supervisor any change in the client’s condition.
• This should be done as soon as change is noted.
• Follows-up to assure these changes are evaluated by medical or behavioral staff as appropriate.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings and morning/afternoon Active Treatment Reports as assigned.
• Implements health care techniques as trained, i.e., oral hygiene, bathing.
• Operates within the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Operates within all State and Federal laws, as well as the ICF/MR Conditions of Participation.

Minimum Education Required

Direct Care Staff shall have at least a tenth (10) grade education.

Minimum Experience Required

On the job training provided

Additional Qualifications (Preferred qualifications)

• One year employed in a similar position.
• One year employed as a child care worker.
• One year employed in a health service occupation.
• CPR preferred.

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