Caregiver Job Description
*Assists in managing house operations, including purchasing and maintaining food and household supplies as specified by individual and program requirements.
*Ensures that food and all supply purchasing is maintained within budgetary guidelines.
*Monitors the comfort and safety of individuals served while ensuring living environments and program activities are in compliance with consumer principles and organization policies and procedures.
*Performs the duties of Direct Support Professional personnel when no other is available to perform the duties.
*Prepares financial requests for petty cash, shopping, and maintenance needs; reconciles all expenses and submits receipts according to agency policy.
*Completes preventive maintenance reports as scheduled for facilities and vehicles, including monthly fire drills, vehicle reports and pest control statements.
*Arranges repairs and maintenance for equipment, appliances and vehicles by contacting appropriate personnel and following through to ensure completion.
*Assists in training, supervision and evaluation of direct care personnel.
*Advocates for the consumer's inclusion in community life and ensures participation in recreation and leisure activities and also individual consumer's rights.
*Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers, co-workers, families and other agencies.
*Assists the Interdisciplinary Team with development of consumer's program plans, including initial, annual and special assessments.
*Assists in developing a detailed training method that is individualized according to each consumer's needs and recommendations of the Interdisciplinary Team.
*Provides continuous instruction, supervision, training, encouragement, and reinforcement to consumers according to the consumer’s program plan.
*Assists in the review process of consumer's programs and completes all required program documentation in a timely manner.
*Provides assistance with medications and the performance of tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse and completes documentation as required by policies and procedures in a timely manner.
*Assists in carrying out the training outlined in behavior management plans or behavior strategies and completes required documentation in a timely manner.
*Assists in securing and providing transportation.
*Arranges for house meetings; attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and other training as required.
*Advises supervisor of any special needs or emergencies and recommend follow-up.