Caregivers West Chester Area Up to $18.50 per hour
Company: Elwyn
Location: West Chester
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The LSA provides supervision, guidance,
instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals served
within a specific program site regarding daily living activities,
safety, vocational activities, and interaction with others. -DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains all levels of supervision
for assigned persons served at specific program site as determined
by program management in accordance with needs of individual
resident's support plan Supervises, instructs, supports and
provides guidance to assigned persons served in accordance with the
individual's support plan, and working daily toward the designated
outcomes, including but not limited to:healthcarereligious
preferencessexual preferences ethnic and cultural
supportrecreational/socialization/vocational activitiesphysical
fitnesshealthy livingfamily visits and involvement, and family
disagreements and grievancesindependencepurchase and inventory of
food and personal suppliescookinghousekeepingmoney managementsocial
awarenessinterpersonal relationshipspersonal hygiene
Follows medical guidelines to
administer medication as scheduled or as needed to persons served
in strict accordance with each support plan and per medication
administration protocols. Strictly follows physicians' orders for
continued care, updates necessary medical records, etc. Coordinates
transportation needs, as applicable, of assigned persons served in
accordance with support plan and dependent upon specific site needs
Prepares for, and promptly responds to, emergency situations to
ensure the safety and security of the program site and persons
served at all times; e.g., provide CPR, first aid and crisis
intervention as needed in accordance with agency trained protocols,
conducts fire drills, emergency evacuations, etc. Notifies proper
authority in the event of an emergency Completes paperwork and
maintains all documentation as required and as determined by
program management for the program site; e.g., daily logs, daily
goal reports, assessments, daily financial transactions, Medical
Administration Records, behavioral data sheets, Incident Reports, ,
etc. During assigned shifts, ensures program site operates in
accordance with the organization's quality standards for safety,
cleanliness, and comfort and state licensing and accreditation
standards and ensures the routine maintenance and cleanliness of
Elwyn vehicles usedPerforms CPR, First Aid, medication
administration and crisis intervention techniques as needed in
accordance with agency trained protocolsRemains on shift until
incoming staff has clocked in to maintain required staff to
resident ratiosAssists in the resolution of problematic situations
that may occur for persons served; notifies program management of
any unusual situations, emergency situations or any problems unable
to be resolved Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
process in support of the support plan; reports issues in the event
plan is problematicReports all incidents as required by regulation
of Mandated reportersPromptly reports any infraction of Elwyn
policies to program managementPerforms other related duties as
assigned -IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Site Supervisor -DIRECT REPORTS:
None -CONTACTS: Funding agencies, monitoring agencies, consumers,
families, providers, representatives for community resource
agencies, Social Security Administration, medical professionals,
Elwyn employees. -EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:High
School Diploma or equivalentOne (1) year experience with
individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilitiesAbility to
effectively communicate both in writing and verballyAbility to
independently problem-solveAbility to perform cardio pulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention techniques according to
agency trained protocolsCurrent, valid driver's license in state of
residence, three (3) years of driving experience in the United
States, and acceptable driving record -PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below
which represents the general physical demands and environment
conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet,
in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn
will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose
disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an
individual to perform the essential functions. -Elwyn reserves the
right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as
needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive
statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it
constitute a written or implied contract. -Elwyn is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship status, genetic information,
disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family
status, political activities or affiliations, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.Required
Keywords: Elwyn, Wilmington , Caregivers West Chester Area Up to $18.50 per hour, Other , West Chester, Delaware
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