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Direct Care Provider - Adult Day Services
Location:
Wichita, KS
Description:
Under the supervision of the program director and program manager, direct care providers are responsible for providing instruction and support to clients in a fashion that promotes independence and self-advocacy. Services to participants are delivered based upon person-centered support plans and health care plans. Promoting client choice, dignity, respect and confidentiality are priorities. Shift: FirstSchedule: Monday Through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm Responsibilities Advance independence through instruction and support in areas selected by the clients as identified in their person-centered support plan. Participate and advocate for clients in person-centered support plan meetings, basis assessments and/or team meetings. Train, assist and support clients to be self-advocates. Chart progress on required documentation. Prepare and organize materials and supplies needed to implement programming activities. Assist activity coordinator in developing quality monthly activity calendars. Assist clients, as needed, with personal care and hygiene needs through individual attention and assistance in a dignified/sensitive manner. Direct Care Providers will assist with maintaining a clean, clutter free, aesthetic and safe environment suitable for clients. Assess and document blood pressure and weights on clients as required by regulations. Glucose monitoring obtained and documented as needed per physician orders. All staff will practice universal precautions. Maintaining program/agency inventory by reporting needed supplies. Maintain the health and welfare of clients served. Direct Care Providers will communicate with their direct supervisor regarding any concerns and/or safety issues related to clients, staff and/or facility. Direct Care Providers will maintain professional and respectful working relationships both within the agency and community. Direct Care Providers will represent the agency in a positive and professional manner in accordance with Catholic Charities “Best Practice Tenets.” Direct Care Providers will adhere to designated working hours unless prior arrangements were made according to policy. Ensure clients are secured for transport according to PCSP. Ability to obtain (within first six months of employments) and maintain a CDL. Performs other related duties as assigned. CNA-will perform the duties above and in addition: Know regulations that apply to Aging Licensure only. CMA-will perform the duties above and in addition: Dispense medications and treatments as directed by Health Service Manager and/or physician. Requirements Education High School diploma or equivalent required. Prefer 1-year I/DD experience Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication Aid (CMA) may be required for some positions. Certificate, Registration or License Valid driver's license, motor vehicle, and insurance required. Commercial Driver's License within first six months of employment. Experience One-year experience working with geriatric population and/or individuals with disabilities preferred. Skills and Abilities Ability to use personal computer via mouse and keyboard, familiarity with Microsoft windows products. Knowledge and ability to obtain blood sugars via finger stick. Knowledge and ability to obtain vital signs. Communication The ability to articulate well with clients, families and co-workers is imperative in order to provide or discover information, teach and to help provide clarity. Exposures Exposure to human bodily fluids is possible. Exposure to climate changes due to outside activities and driving of routes or outings. Physical Demands Work Type: Moderately physical, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: Controlled mobility in all aspects of ambulation is needed frequently. Stooping/Bending: The ability to flex (bend), extend (straightening) and rotate body is done frequently. Reaching: Occasional overhead as well as horizontal and downward movement Vision: Adequate to perform job responsibilities Color Vision: No particular color vision requirements Hearing: Adequate to perform job responsibilities Speech: Adequate to express ideas by means of spoken word and perform job responsibilities. Eye/Hand/Foot/Coordination: Frequently operates equipment or performs duties requiring moderate ability. Manual Dexterity: Frequently performs duties requiring moderate ability. Right To Work E-Verify Participation Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Catholic Charities Wichita
Posted:
April 3 on The Resumator
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