P/T Personal Care Aide/CNA

Responsibilities

• Direct support: Provide continuous direct supervision and support to program participants with daily living skills through coaching, modeling, and hands-on instructional support.
• Assist program participants with individual needs including activities of daily living, personal care, feeding and hygiene as needed.
• Document services delivered in accordance with Els for Autism Foundation® policies and procedures.
• Provide direct and continuous supervision of program participants during activities, mealtimes, instructional classes, lessons with special guests, volunteer projects, transition to and from locations, loading and unloading into vehicles either on campus or while out in the community to ensure participant safety and well-being.
• Report all concerns, accidents and/or incidents as directed; completing written reports as needed/assigned.
• Collect, document, and maintain participant data including daily progress reports.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications and Experience: HS diploma or equivalent and must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with a valid Florida certification; at least 1 year experience as a CNA working with youth and/or adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification; Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 2 years of experience in a paid position working with adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities; PCA certification; Experience working as a behavioral assistant or technician with individuals with ASD; Demonstrated ability to support verbal and non-verbal participants; Bilingual (Spanish/English); PCM (Professional Crisis Management) trained.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent and must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with a valid Florida certification.

Skills

Maintain knowledge of all program participants' medical, physical, communication, and behavioral needs/concerns.

Benefits

This position requires a screening through the Clearinghouse.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Part time - 29 hours per week: Monday-Friday Day Shift