Caregiver

Caregiver Responsibilities includes but not limited to: • Participates in development of the individual service plan (ISP) for each assigned individual. • Prepare and implement activities and plans meaningful community outings with the Individual’s support goals and objectives identified in the service plan. • Plans community integration while adhering to the Individual Service Plan. • Provides individual appropriate activities in one or more of the following areas: self-help, language development, perceptual motor development, simple academics, and grooming/hygiene. • Assists with food preparation, service and cleanup, providing supervision and assistance to individuals as needed. • Transports individuals to and from the Day Center and on community outings following all agency transportation, safety, and vehicle operation policies. • Assures that medications are available for self-administration by individuals as refills are needed. • Maintains required medication records. • Prepares documentation of individual activities that is complete, accurate, and legible and meets organization and accreditation requirements. • Maintain files of all materials in prescribed format. Requirements: Must have 3+ years’ experience dealing with severe challenging behaviors Must be at least 18 years’ old Must be able to pass a NCIC Criminal Background Valid Georgia Driver’s License Clean Motor Vehicle Report High school diploma or GED and combination of training and experience One-year experience in social work or direct care services to special needs individuals in Human services setting Experience working one-on-one with special needs individuals Or an Associate degree in a related field