Caregiver Job Description
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job description:
Under the direct supervision of the QIDP/Administrator, the Facility Manager (FM) is responsible for the management of a residential facility for the care and supervision of Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) clients. Peppermint Ridge serves people with intellectual disabilities in accordance with mandates of public law, state regulations and within agency operating plans.
ICF/DDH experience is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS :
High school diploma, A.A. Degree, or 60 plus units from a college or university, or equivalent experience in a lead staff, facility management or supervisory position in a residential facility preferably with intellectual disable adults.
Good communication skills (verbal and written), dedication, flexibility and teamwork participation.
Computer skills, General knowledge of Microsoft office software, Word, Outlook & Internet Explorer.
Must be capable of obtaining CPR and First Aid Certification and meet all ICF In-Service requirements within required timelines.
Must be capable of taking and obtaining Non-Violent Physical Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) card.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, and driving record that meet agency insurance requirements and Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
A broad general knowledge of:
Developmental disabilities, including current issues and trends, Laws relating to people with developmental disabilities.
Teaching/training techniques.
Develops implements and maintains systems that establish a harmonious working environment that encourages employees to be creative, productive and truly vested in the goals of Peppermint Ridge affording compassion, integrity, practicality with clients and staff.
Must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes drug test and a back examination; must have the unrestricted capacity to employ physical restraint techniques in a professionally safe manner.
Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California; and must meet Department of Health Services standards for employment.
Must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes a drug and alcohol screen, TB screen, 50 lb. lift test and lumbar x-ray. Client Care and housekeeping requires lifting, pulling, tugging, twisting and bending at the knees.
Must be willing to work with culturally integrated workplace and be willing to respect human differences based upon race, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, political persuasion, place of origin, color, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Except for relief periods, Facility manager is responsible for the home on a 24 hour basis. This includes AM, PM and NOC shifts when necessary. Ensures the purchasing of grocery items, and other supplies as needed; menu planning and food preparation with the correct diets as ordered. Confers with the house Nurses to ensure the correct diet orders and adaptive eating equipment is updated and post for staff to refer to; alerts staff of any changes.
Implements and documents training programs described in the Individual Service Plan (ISP's). Supervises in maintaining a program of instruction in living skills integrated into the daily living routine, including:
Self-help and daily life skills
Independent living skills
Communication skills
Social/behavioral skills
Community integration skills
Working with the Interdisciplinary Team to:
Identify the extent and nature of each resident’s strengths and deficits.
Develop an activity/training schedule for client programming.
Ensure that behavior plans and ISP objectives are up to date and being followed correctly.
Ensures that resident health and personal hygiene is checked daily:
Confers with nurses, QIDP/A, Consultants, physician, dental hygienist or dentist when indicated.
Schedules monthly or necessary Doctors’ appointments along with