LHRO- Floating Direct Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Join the dynamic team at LA Health and Rehab, Inc. as a Floating Direct Service Worker and experience the thrill of making a real difference in the lives of our clients!

This onsite part-time role offers you the chance to thrive in a flexible and energetic environment, allowing you to showcase your problem-solving skills and innovative thinking. You'll engage directly with individuals in their homes across Baton Rouge, LA, empowering them to reach their health goals while enjoying abundant growth opportunities.

With a competitive pay rate of $9.00 per hour, each day brings new challenges and the satisfaction of providing exceptional care. Be a part of a forward-thinking culture where your contributions truly matter and where high performance is celebrated. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Step into a fulfilling career that transforms lives-apply now and become part of our passionate team!

The Floating Direct Service Worker position at LA Health and Rehab, Inc. is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a High School Diploma or equivalent, who are at least 21 years old. Candidates with a minimum of one year of experience in a residential care facility may qualify even if they are 18. In this hands-on role, you will implement individual client care plans, supervise medication administration, and engage clients through various activities that foster personal development and social skills.

Your responsibilities will include conducting individual and group counseling sessions, monitoring cleanliness, and adhering to agency policies and procedures. You will play an essential role in enhancing the quality of life for clients by promoting good personal habits and encouraging participation in household tasks. This position demands energy, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, making it a rewarding career choice for those passionate about home health care.

To thrive as a Floating Direct Service Worker at LA Health and Rehab, Inc., you will need a blend of essential skills and a genuine passion for caregiving. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital for building rapport with clients and effectively delivering individual and group counseling. Attention to detail is necessary for implementing care plans, supervising medication, and ensuring cleanliness in living areas. Problem-solving abilities will aid in managing behavioral issues and fostering appropriate habits among clients.

Familiarity with basic software tools for documentation and reporting is an advantage, as you will be responsible for recording incidents and tracking progress. Furthermore, adaptability and a commitment to following established guidelines will ensure you execute your duties efficiently. Engaging in continuous training will empower you to stay updated on best practices, guaranteeing that you deliver the highest quality of care to those you serve.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

This position requires a High School Diploma/Equivalent. Additionally persons must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

An exception may be made by the agency director if the person has at least one (1) year experience in a residential care facility but no person should be employed who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

• An employee who fills this position must participate in all trainings must work when assigned to work by the Program Director and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRO.
• Additionally staff persons must follow all directions procedures and guidelines for the provision of individual programs of service to each client.

PINCIPLES ACTIVITIES:

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work similar.

• Implement through training each individual client's Individual Plan of Care.
• Where applicable, implement according to requirements, of individuals clients or group Behavior Management Plan.
• When applicable, supervise the self-administration of medication by clients.
• Know Resident Assistant Checklist (see Handbook).
• Participate in in-take, and individualized plan of care and development.
• Record all accident/ incidents occurring in each shift.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedure relative to the clients.(Discipline, medical emergency, safety and elopement.
• Restrict inappropriate behaviors in clients and assist them in developing alternate appropriate behaviors.
• Train clients on food personal habits, i.e. grooming, eating and hygiene.
• Provide Transportation as necessary.

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!