About this opportunity
St Coletta of Wisconsin lists this Direct Support Aide opportunity in jefferson, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Advocacy: Assists the people we serve to achieve their personal goals as much as possible; works with them to overcome barriers; helps them participate in activities they choose; respects all their personal beliefs, choices, and interests.
Health Maintenance and Safety: Assists in maintain a safe environment for all the people we serve and follows all specialized care plans in accordance with the ISP (Individual Service Plan); provides care and assistance to promote good health and a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the ISP and physician’s instructions; assists in recording information regarding health events, conditions, and status; assists in providing First Aid/CPR and seeks emergency medical care whenever required.
Personal Care: In accordance with the ISP, supports our clients as needed with administering personal cares which may include eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting; assists with mobility including lifting them from seated or lying down positions with the use of adaptive equipment as needed; may assist them with walking and maintaining stability.
Living Skills Development: In accordance with the ISP, provides support by teaching skills that foster independence and community integration. Such skills may include: cooking, money management, household shopping, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.; supports the client in maintaining their home and accessing activities in the community; supports their spiritual enrichment choices; records progress of their skill development and achievements.
Behavioral Development: Serves as a role model and mentor, demonstrating desired behaviors and coaching by using approved techniques and strategies; in accordance with the ISP may use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. Must be able to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes for the client and programs.
Operational Support: Maintains cleanliness of the program area and/or home by performing housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, maintaining cleanliness of the program vehicle, basic maintenance of the outside house appearance; completes tasks beyond the clients’ abilities, follows all policies & procedures for handling money.
Professional Behavior: Acts in a professional manner; supports the mission and vision of the organization; adheres to all organizational policies and procedures; completes all training programs and requirements; attends required meetings; performs other job duties as assigned
Worksite address
jefferson, WI, 53549, US
Who can apply
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