Overnight Individual and Home Support Assistant
Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Location: Fall River
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Position OverviewAs an Individual Support Staff
worker you will be assisting Consumer in a variety of ways that
enable them to live independently in their community. Tempus takes
a person centered approach to all services. This is a part time
overnight with some awake and asleep. Hoyer lift experience
required. Essential Job Functions (as determined by the
supervisor)ADL Tasks
- Cleaning: maintaining cleanliness throughout the home as
needed, i.e.: dusting, wiping down counters, sweeping, vacuuming,
dishes. Bathroom: disinfect toilets and sinks, wash floors.
- Laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away clothes, towels and
bedding
- Assist Consumer with the administering and taking of daily
medications.
- Meal Prep / Cooking: Consult with Consumer about types of food
he enjoys and plan weekly menus. Work together to create a grocery
list within his budget, and encourage healthy choices.
- Shopping: Establish a system for replacing household supplies
from local stores in a timely manner.
- Adaptive Equipment: Consumer uses the following adaptive
equipment that staff will need to become familiar with and use on a
regular basis:
- Hoyer lifts (both motorized and manual)
- Motorized wheelchair
- Adjustable bed / bed rails
- Automatic door openersOther
- Support overall mission and objectives of Tempus Unlimited
- Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual abuse,
physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection
Commission (D.P.P.C.).
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or
designee.Requirements:Competencies
- Familiarity with community services, the ability to understand
and implement independent living philosophy and the ability to
relate and empathize with people who have disabilities and help
them maximize their lives is required.
- Being resourceful to solve complex issues at times.
- Objective report writing. Staff will be required to update a
task sheet for each shift in a communication log.
- Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical
abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission
(DPPC).
- ISS shifts will require calling in to track your time at the
beginning and end of your duration.Preferred Experience
- Experience in Home Support Services.
- Good communication, organization and writing skills are
required.Required Education and Certifications
- High School degree and/or experience serving people with
disabilities.
- CPR / First Aid Certification.Work EnvironmentConsumer's home
environment, local community.Physical DemandsThe physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently
required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel;
and reach with hands and arms.Travel
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Reliable transportationWork Authorization/Security ClearanceAll
offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon
satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background
checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a
position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as
state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may
be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all
state and federal regulations and contracts.EEO StatementEqual
Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at CP where
employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based
upon professional capabilities and qualifications without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual
orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any
other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential job functions.Other DutiesNote this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Keywords: Tempus Unlimited Inc., Fall River , Overnight Individual and Home Support Assistant, Other , Fall River, Massachusetts
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