Job Duties
The duties in which the Instructor are responsible are: assistance with meal preparation, personal care, home maintenance, shopping, self-help support, medication and health-related skills, wheelchair transferring and assistive technology as necessary. Duties also include supporting the individual’s choices and preferences within appropriate health and safety guidelines as well as fostering relationships and community involvement. Effectively communicate and report all pertinent information regarding client cases to the Case Manager. Complete daily documentation of daily tasks, goals, medication assistance, nutrition, diet and other pertinent information.
• Prepare meals and assist with eating
• Assist with bathing and toileting
• Perform light cleaning as necessary
• Assist individual with general (non therapeutic) physical activity
• Assist with therapeutic exercises as per therapist’s approved recommendations and training
• Do laundry & shopping with or for individuals
• Monitor and/or assist with medication management and general health care and safety needs according to medical and therapeutic recommendations and the Gratus Services Group standards of care
• Ensure health and safety needs are met according to health and safety plan
• Immediately notify supervisor or other authority if the individual presents a danger to self or others
• Alert appropriate authorities immediately in case of emergency.
• Utilize emergency pager system and following emergency protocols as directed by supervisor
• Provide on-call assistance to clients in the event of illness, crisis, holidays, etc.
• Address the Plan action steps according to job description and individual’s defined needs and preferences
• Follow plans and support individuals desires for independence and self-responsibility including fostering relationships and community involvement
• Attend regularly scheduled person-centered meetings for the individual(s) served and be an active member of an individual’s circle of support
• Foster maximum self-determination per individual’s defined wishes
• Assist individual with transfers between wheelchairs and toilet when necessary
• Transfer individual between bed and wheelchair as needed
• Transfer individual into and out of tub/shower as needed
• Assist individual with wheelchair and other mobility needs
• Any physical assistance to individuals not specified in the transfer assessment recommendations is not to be performed without appropriate consultation
• Submit complete and accurate billing in a timely manner
• Submit all required documentation in a timely manner
• Carry emergency pager on rotating schedule
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and scheduled trainings as outlined by supervisor
• Proactively communicate with supervisor about individual’s changing needs
• Adhere to policies and procedures as defined in employee handbook and program materials
Subscribe to and uphold all professional ethical standards:
• Recognize and adhere to professional boundaries at all times
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct
• Understand and maintain communications and conduct in accordance with the principles of Person Centered Planning
• Respect the privacy of individuals receiving services and that of the members of their family and support system by maintaining confidentiality of information according to HIPAA regulations
• Avoid dual relationships
• Present self professionally to individuals, the community and to the Regional Centers
• Participate in agency and community events.
Reporting Supervisor: Case Manager
Positions Supervised: None
Education/Certification
Minimum Education: High School diploma, willingness to obtain CPR & First Aid certification and CPI certification within 6 months of employment
Physical Requirements
The Instructor typically works at the assigned locations and may also be out in the field traveling to and from assigned locations. Frequent standing, twisting, reaching, walking, driving, fingering, grasping, talking, bending, squatting, hearing and repetitive motions are required. Occasional lifting of 20 pounds, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, traveling, kneeling, running and crouching are required.
Other Requirements
This position will require a valid California ID or Driver’s License. Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to background check, physical etc. If required to drive, candidate must possess proof of valid insurance and registration.