Job DescriptionJob DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:
- The direct care staff shall be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have a minimum of one year full time experience in a residential setting.
- Familiarity with charting, medication administration and positive behavior support as required.
- Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training in the first year of hire and 20 hours per year thereafter of continuing education.
- Must obtain a valid First Aid/ CPR certification and Water Safety prior to the provision of services to clients.
- Must provide a health screen/physical and a TB test completed by a physician.
- Must maintain a fingerprint background clearance.
- Must have a valid CA driver license.
- HIRING for OVERNIGHT position 10PM-6AM.
- Will be thoroughly familiar with the program plan for each client in the facility.
- Will fully understand behavior modification techniques and how to correctly implement them.
- Will document incidents that occur.
- Will maintain current progress notes and data frequency counts on each client assigned to them.
- Will attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Will be able to instill acceptable behavior on others.
- Will perform basic medical treatment as prescribed and pass medication as directed.
- Will ensure open lines of communication with other staff members.
- Will assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping chores as assigned.
- Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients in a warm, caring, and non-expletive means.
- Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and facility like manner.
- Report observation or evidence of violation of any client’s right.
- Participate in client’s recreation program activities.