Job Information
The New York Foundling DSP-DeRuyter Place-(Staten island-40Hrs/Wk | Evening/Morning) in Staten Island, New York
Description
Shift:
Sun-Tues 3p-11p ; Fri & Sat 7a-3p
-Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of ProtectiveOversight.-Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc).-Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented.-Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.-Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping)-Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.-Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.-Implementation and documentation of individual’s goals.-Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.-Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.-Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.-Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.-Planning and preparing balanced meals.-Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit.-Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.-Attends appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.-Assist in providing spiritual development.-Assist in providing ethical and moral values.-Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc-Assist in development of social skills.-Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.-Complete job related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- HS Graduate or Equivalent or better in General
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Preferred
- First Aid