Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Residence Aide will provide training and supervision to residents in ADL skills and will directly participate in daily household management. The specific duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide training and assistance to individuals in order to help them develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry skills, grocery shopping, etc.
• Provide assistance and training to individuals to assist them in developing and/or improving personal care skills; i.e. showering, toothbrushing, toileting, bathing, etc.
• Provide supervision to individuals at the residence and in the community as appropriate.
• Provide training in money management such as budgeting, banking, and making appropriate purchases.
• Complete all documentation and records accurately and within appropriate time frames; T-logs, Habilitation plans, Progress reports and any other assigned documentation. 
• While clocked in, employees are required to read agency e-mails daily through the agency utilized email systems If an employee is unable to access the e-mail systems, they are to contact their supervisor and the Information Technology Help Desk for assistance.
• Due to the critical nature of our Agency’s work, and required 24-hour coverage, the Residential Program always remains open it is imperative and expected that all employees (Residential & Day Habilitation) make every effort to report to work in the event of inclement weather, including, but not limited to, snow, ice, freezing rain, or flood. Employees should also make every effort to remain at work in the event inclement weather occurs during their work schedule until relieved of duty by the following shift.
• This position will at times require you to travel or transfer between one work location/site and another per a supervisors request. Approved transportation with personal vehicles is reimbursable at the per mile rate set by IRS guidelines. Mileage, from a regularly assigned place of work to a temporarily assigned place of work can submitted for reimbursement. 
• Follow assigned work schedule and placement. Your specific work schedule and work site placement will be determined by program needs and will be discussed with you by your supervisor, PMOC or AOC and is subject to change.
• Administer resident medications and logging according to procedure.
• Accompany residents to grocery stores and other stores for on-site training in purchasing.
• Provide training in mobility and community orientation.
• Act as role model to residents in teaching household and community skills.
• Attend case conferences, screenings, discharge conferences and meetings as requested.
• Perform/participate in assessment and service plan development and implementation.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive relationship with parents, participants and other staff.
• Transport residents and supervise on appointments, recreational and/or other activities as needed. This includes but is not limited to following all policies and procedures specific to recreational/community activities.
• Keep supervisor informed of any residents’ health and safety issues.
• Assist residents with or, if necessary, completing daily or routine domestic tasks.
• Maintain the residence by cleaning as instructed by the supervisor any part of the house and/or its contents including any or all of the following:
• vacuuming, mopping, dusting, shampooing floors and carpets; 
• cleaning cupboards; 
• dusting furniture, walls, woodwork; 
• cleaning appliances (large and small); 
• cleaning windows, counter tops, blinds
• Assist with filing, record keeping and maintaining an orderly office.
• Adhere to Part 633 and Part 624 Regulations related to Consumer Rights, Abuse and Reporting.
• Adhere to Incident and Accident reporting per policies and procedures.
• Advocate for the rights of the developmentally disabled.
• Attend scheduled house meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and not have any lifting restrictions which would prohibit him/her from assisting with toileting, transfers, physical intervention, lifting, etc.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier is required for all positions.
• Obtaining and maintaining certification in Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid and SCIP.
• Responsible for following agency safety and health policies, procedures, and rules.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases; exposure within the Residential and Day Habilitation Program is closely monitored. General precautions can greatly reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents in the workplace, and employees/visitors should always follow appropriate universal precautions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: There are no exceptions to these qualifications.

• At Minimum High School diploma or GED
• Possess a valid NY State driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds experience working with the OPWDD population preferred with plan continued education/training. 
• Some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.