Caregiver Inc Temple , TX 76502
Posted 2 months ago
The Supported Home Living Team member provides services for the Home and Community Based Service (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program participants in their home or the community in compliance with the Person Directed Plan (PDP). The delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.
Essential Responsibilities / Job Duties
One to one contact with the individual to provide assistance with daily living and social
skills
Provides access to communication and information from the environment in methods that
are clear and understandable to the participant
Forms a relationship with the individual that includes recognizing, understanding, and honoring attempts of the participants
Periodic development and preparation of activities for the individual
Completes work log of activities with the individual describing successful and
unsuccessful techniques
Provides technical assistance to others working with the individual
Forms a working alliance with the family, neighbors, and professionals with whom the individual has contact
Participates and assists in the development of the PDP
Assists with implementation of the PDP
Documents on areas identified as needs in PDP
Reports accidents and existing dangerous conditions and observes safety practices in Works from the written plan for intervention with the family and IDT Team members
Transports individual to gain access to community services and resources required by plan of care
Provides instruction and support for the individual in: Meal planning and preparation; Self-care and personal hygiene; Medications that are normally self-administered; Household tasks; Money management; Supervision in safety and security; Interpersonal communications; Meaningful daily schedules and activity routines; and, Mobility, ambulation, and exercise
Provides behavioral support
Ability to perform heavy lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds without assistance and 100 plus pounds with assistance
Performs health related tasks that do not require standing physician orders
Team work - encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit; works cooperatively with others to achieve goals
Requests and uses leave appropriately
Dresses appropriately
Observes health, Safety, and Sanitation Policies
Follows all other Rules of Conduct and Policies.
Qualifications
Able to recognize emergencies and implement emergency procedures
Demonstrates respect for the patient, his/her property and his/her privacy
Ability to maintain confidentiality related to agency activities, personnel actions and individual
Knowledge and use of universal precautions and basic infection control procedures
Has on the job experience that shows increased knowledge, skill and abilities in providing services to the more difficult individual
Ability to intervene with combative/aggressive individuals, participate in strenuous physical training for Handle with Care physical intervention
Ability to perform Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
High School Diploma or GED
Compensation
FIND YOUR PASSION. BE UNIQUE. SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. Everyone at Caregiver, Inc. Company is committed to a common goal - creating a world-class experience for our individuals. We are passionate about what we do while making a difference. We work with integrity, accountability, transparency, and compassion in everything we do because we understand those we serve have a choice in providers. Our company provides care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives independently.
We believe it's our job to take care of the PEOPLE (you) who take care of our PEOPLE (individuals we serve)! Therefore, we offer:
FREE virtual doctor visits with a prescription DISCOUNT card for all employees and members of the employee's household.
NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities through Branch Bank.
$10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually to further your education endeavors for full-time eligible employees.
$10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost
Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Supplemental Insurance, and 401K for eligible employees.
For more information, please visit www.cg-idd.com.
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