Floater

About the role

The Floater is directly responsible to the Floater Supervisor/Residential Manager. This is an as needed, paraprofessional level position.

Responsibilities

• Teach, train, and assist individuals receiving services and support according to their Person-Centered Plans.
• Schedule and supervise chores and activities.
• Supervise individuals receiving services and supports, ensuring they are not left unsupervised.
• Complete documentation and other required record keeping using proper forms.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and properly care for agency vehicles.
• Stay informed of all programming and administrative information by checking the daily log and other messages.
• Attend staff meetings and scheduled in-service training sessions.
• Manage and assist with the care and use of clothing and personal property.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the site Team Leader, supervisor, and/or Executive Director.
• Be flexible in hours and days, arriving and leaving as scheduled.
• Keep all written and verbal information strictly confidential.
• Record and document using proper forms as per established procedures.
• Become familiar with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in and cooperate with agency investigations.

Essential Functions

• Flexible to work days, nights, overnights, and weekends.
• Work in all areas once each quarter, except for those floating in addition to their primary position.
• Work 30 hours per week.
• Provide services and supports to individuals receiving services from the agency, meeting agency standards.
• Train individuals in developing life skills, such as meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain housekeeping standards according to agency expectations.
• Support a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere for all individuals receiving services and supports.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete electronic documentation.
• Comply with state and federal regulations regarding HIPAA and PHI.
• Participate in working with training of behavioral problem clients.
• Physically assist a consumer to regain their balance or to transfer from a sitting, standing, or prone position.
• Perform routine household tasks, such as vacuuming, mopping, the use of cleaning agents, meal preparation, and clothing care.
• Must be willing to work with individuals who have behavior disorders, which may result in the display of aggressive outbursts of a physical nature.
• Travel as needed to any location within the agency.
• Be flexible and willing to work different shifts/hours.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Be self-motivated.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Not have or be a carrier of a serious infectious or communicable disease, such as but not limited to, incurable, fatal, or debilitating diseases, which cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have previous similar job experience in teaching skills of cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
• Prefer a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Exercise sound judgment when the situation requires immediate decision-making.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Iowa chauffeur's license.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by agency insurance carrier.
• Pass a physical exam prior to employment and every four years thereafter.
• Complete a 10-hour med-management class.
• Physically assist a consumer to regain their balance or to transfer from a sitting, standing, or prone position.
• Demonstrate ability to perform routine household tasks, such as vacuuming, mopping, the use of cleaning agents, meal preparation, and clothing care.
• Willingness to work with individuals who have behavior disorders, which may result in the display of aggressive outbursts of a physical nature.
• Willingness to travel as needed to any location within the agency.
• Flexibility and willingness to work different shifts/hours.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to assist a consumer to regain their balance or to transfer from a sitting, standing, or prone position.
• Ability to perform routine household tasks, such as vacuuming, mopping, and the use of cleaning agents, meal preparation and clothing care.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds in residential settings and up to 50 pounds in vocational work centers.
• Ability to bend over packing boxes to put product in boxes – height of boxes may range from 3 feet to 3 ½ feet.
• Not have been legally convicted of any type of assault, abuse, or bodily injury.