DIRECT CARE SPECIALIST

GENERAL SUMMARY Provides direct consumer care. Assists client with a variety of living skills including (but not limited to) cooking, cleaning, bathing, changing, food preparation, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Assists consumers/clients with ambulation, mobility and recreational activities. Dispenses physician-ordered medications to consumers (group homes only) after delegation by an RN. Ensures clients are engaged in activities and promotes active lifestyle. Ensures clinical, programming, and administrative documentation is submitted in accordance with unit and Center standards and meets all designated requirements. Maintains a safe environment for clients. Provide personal care services (assistance with activities of daily living & independent living skills) including, but not limited to, cooking, feeding, bathing, toileting, and cleaning. Provides consumer assessments and assists with development of goals and objectives. Remains in compliance with the Center’s employee training policies & procedures. Transports consumers and/or objects in the Center’s fleet vehicles including a 12-passenger van and wheelchair accessible van. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalency and up to one (1) year of direct patient care experience. Other Requirements Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business. Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies. Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment. NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation. NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed. SUPERVISION Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of Activity limitations of consumers. Applicable software applications. Clinical documentation requirements. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Safety hazards Skilled in Organization and time management. Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios. Ability to Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files. Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Interact with the community and families. Maintain accurate and complete records. Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. Meet schedules and deadlines of the work. Redirect clients in an emergency to safety. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally transfer a consumer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Health Care Services