Job Description
Job Description
Medical Appointment Responsibilities
1. Provide staff (Direct Care) coverage in the event of a shortage.
2. Meet with the Registered Nurse weekly, and schedule consumer medical, dental, psychiatric, and all other clinical appointments, as needed.
3. Must accompany consumers on medical appointments in the community.
4. At all times on duty must ensure that the consumers are appropriately dressed and groomed, before leaving the residence.
5. Must ensure that all consumer medications are administered as prescribed, and Medication Administration Records are accurately documented.
6. Must ensure that bagged lunches and snacks brought into the community are appropriate to the consumer menus.
7. Comply with all other duties which may be assigned by the Manager or Director.
8. Must meet with the Dietician on a monthly basis, in order to assure consumer nutritional needs are met.
Direct Care Responsibilities
Responsible for physical plant upkeep through daily maintenance of checks
Ensure that consumer body weights are taken weekly, and data is maintained.
Ensure that resident’s daily goals are conducted and data is appropriately maintained.
Ensure that behavioral goals are implemented, and data is properly maintained.
Ensure that residence vehicles are maintained, and travel log documented.
Responsible for researching options for recreational activities, Must assist in the direct care of the consumers, as needed
Supervise staff on shift, and make disciplinary recommendations to the Residence Manager, as needed.
Work on all other projects as assigned by the Manager or Director
Qualifications: Superior communication skills are required. High School Diploma. Must have an unrestricted New York State Driver’s License.
Company DescriptionEIHAB Human Services is a multilingual, multicultural nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. We believe every human being deserves the chance to succeed. Through high quality, compassionate care, we aim to help physically, and mentally challenged individuals lead fulfilling, productive lives.
Company Description
EIHAB Human Services is a multilingual, multicultural nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. We believe every human being deserves the chance to succeed. Through high quality, compassionate care, we aim to help physically, and mentally challenged individuals lead fulfilling, productive lives.