Position: Direct Care Staff
Call: (216) 862-5125
Qualifications
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid
- Driver Abstract
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid
- Valid driver’s license
- Vehicle in good running order
- Current auto insurance
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
- BCI/BCII prior to providing services (must be clear of any misdemeanor or felony conviction of abuse and neglect of a child and/or abuse and neglect of an incapacitated adult). Plus other Registry checks
Pay Range:
- $8.50 - $9.50 per hour
Responsibilities
- Advocate for the client’s care, safety, and welfare as an active member of the treatment team of the person served.
- Assist in the on-going development and implementation of each person’s training programs.
- Document all activities through progress notes and data collection as outlined within the individual treatment plan.
- Provide transportation as needed.
- Attend and participate in regular staff training and scheduling meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all client’s information.
- Respect the rights of the client and the client’s family.
- Complete daily documentation of all agency required material.
- Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission.
- Understand and follow the agency chain of communication.
- Work cooperatively with other team members to carry out the goals and objectives of the client.
- Serve as a liaison between the agency and the community in daily activities with clients.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the client on a daily basis.
- Develop and foster a professional relationship with the client based on mutual respect and trust.
- Report any actual or suspected abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure.
Training requirement
Training requirement prior to direct contact with consumers: (at least 8-hours yearly): .
- Overview of serving individuals with DD
- Consumer rights and confidentiality.
- Over view of basic principles and requirements of providing HC BS waiver services.
- The requirements of rule 5123:2-17-02 of Administrative Code relating to incidents adversely affecting health and safety (MUI &UI)
- Universal Precautions for infection control, including hand washing and the disposal of bodily waste.
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