Caregiver (Direct Support) for Millen Group Home - Grand Prairie, TX

*Provides for the complete care of the consumers, including direct supervision of activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene). *Maintains the facility (group home or day hab space) and equipment in a safe and clean condition and reports repair needs in a timely manner. *Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; corrects unacceptable behavior and helps people served meet the necessary requirements of the house and/or program rules. *Provides assistance with medications and the performance of tasks as delegated by an RN. *Maintains clinical records and documentation as required by organization policies and procedures such as, but not limited to, documentation of consumer expenditures, significant observation notes, and any behavioral management activities. *Prepares meals and provides assistance with meal planning and preparation as indicated by individual need. *Assists in securing and providing transportation; keeps inside of vehicles clean and ensures sufficient gasoline level for next usage. *Provides housekeeping or assistance with housekeeping as indicated by individual need. *Provides assistance with ambulation and mobility. *Makes written reports of significant incidents occurring during shift. *Provides direct supervision of individuals' safety and security through preventive techniques. *Assists in carrying out the training outlined in behavior management plans or behavior strategies, provides input to individual program planning for people served, and completes required documentation in a timely manner, including supervision of people served in workshop activities. *Assists in facilitating inclusion in community activities, use of natural supports, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and development of socially valued behaviors. *Supervises people served in recreational activities both in and out of residence or life enrichment center. *Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers, co-workers, families and other agencies. *Assists in program plan development as required by Care Coordinator or supervisor. *Participates in program plan implementation and provides continuous instruction, supervision, training, encouragement and reinforcement to consumers according to program outlined in plan. *Participates in review process of individuals' programs. *Completes documentation of ISP training goals, training reports and other areas of program compliance in a timely manner. *Advocates for individual consumer rights and reports suspected abuse & neglect to supervisor immediately.