(ABI) Female CNA Relief - New Bedford and Fall River Job at LifeStream Inc.
Up to $18.50 with weekend differential.
LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer
**This position requires at least 1 year experience in the field
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to include the following:
- Maintains respectful communication and interactions with consumers at all times.
- Provides care in areas of personal hygiene, bathing, shaving, washing hair and all other bathroom needs.
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with making nutritious meals prepared according to diet restrictions and as assist with feeding as needed.
- Administers medication according to Medication Administration Procedures set for by DPH.
- Documents all incident and medication errors according to established regulations and follow all other data requirements.
- Utilizes the on-call system when necessary.
- Ensures that individuals have resources needed to make informed choices and are active participants in decisions affecting their lives and supports received.
- Report any suspicions of abuse or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission as a mandated reporter.
- Assist all individuals in the upkeep and maintenance of their homes or program.
- Assist all individuals with their shopping needs and ensure that all purchases made are reflective of their choices.
- Takes initiative to integrate individual into the community in areas of his/her choice.
- Assist all individuals in meeting goals identified in all areas of the Individual Service Plan.
- Exposes individual to new ideas and choices, which assist in their continued growth and development.
- Is responsible for the safety and well being of all individuals. Is aware of and follows all Individual and Program Specific Safety Plans and approved behavior program.
- Maintains individual’s stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
- Ability to carefully monitor and supervise individuals served.
- Is prepared for and actively participates in all mandatory meetings.
- Demonstrates flexibility in meeting program needs.
- Respects the role and responsibility of his/her supervisor and maintains the same work diligence whether his/her supervisor is present or not.
- Maintains a courteous professional attitude while conducting business by effectively communicating with all LifeStream personnel, family members, and all community contacts.
- Maintains work operations by following agency policies and procedures.
- Protects agency’s value by keeping individual information confidential.
- Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner with minimal assistance.
- Consistently advocates for the individuals served in all areas above.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintenance of an acceptable CORI
- Valid driver’s license
- Negative drug screen
- Use of personal vehicle for work purposes
- Initial Physical Exam and Annual Exam (for MRC, ABI and AFC Programs)
- Initial Mantoux Testing and Annual Screening (for MRC, ABI and AFC Programs)
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion.
- High school diploma or GED or CNA certification.
- Demonstrated history of quality work performance and teamwork in previous positions.
- Proficient in reading and writing the English and the ability to perform basic math skills.
- Preferably One years experience in the field of Human Services.
- The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment and machines used in the performance of this job.
- The ability to perform direct care duties including lifting, transferring and restraining of consumers.
- The ability to bend, stoop, stand and reach.
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