Role: Direct Support Professional - Residential group home to support clients with development disabilities. Level 3 adults with minor behavior problems. Main job is to cook, clean, and administer medicine. We will train.
- To work with clients in a way that ensures the service is delivered in compliance with legislation, Coastal Paradise Homes philosophy, policies, practices and contractual requirements
- To work with clients in a way that promotes their equality, diversity, choices and rights
- To develop professional working relationships with clients and establish and maintain effective communications with them and any other relevant parties
- To keep appropriate records of work and communication, preserving the strictest confidentiality
- To contribute to the protection of individuals from all forms of abuse and report incidents appropriately
- To promote, monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of clients at home and in the community
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
- Domestic care techniques including personal hygiene, cooking & cleaning
JOB SPECIFICS
- Assisting and supporting all aspects of client’s daily living and activity choices
- Completing all data collection and daily documentation
- Ensuring client access to nutritional food that they enjoy
- Ensuring all symptoms of illness reported by clients are promptly referred to the physician of their choice and to the Support Team Coordinator
- Ensuring client access to clean clothing, sanitary and sufficient hygiene supplies and laundry facilities.
- Assisting with all hygiene and domestic operations in the event of client inability or refusal
- Administering medication as specified or required
- Assisting with provision of meals and snacks as specified and time scheduled by the client
- Job training and personal development as necessary
- Time management
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
· REQUIREMENTS BEFORE STARTING EMPLOYMENT:
Compensation: $18.00
Employment type: Part Time
We are looking for a live in caretaker working 2 - 4 days per week.
Food and sleeping accommodation will be provided.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person