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Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. Job Description Form Division/Department: Location: Job title: Direct Care Staff I (Program Aide) Type of position: Full-time Part-time Consultant Intern Hours____/week Exempt Nonexempt General Description: Support individuals with cognitive/physical disabilities with basic needs including using restroom, eating, personal hygiene, transferring, and general mobility. Work cooperatively with team to assist in providing optimum learning environment for the development of vocational, social, and emotional skills. Ensure safety and security of clients and environment. Report any significant changes in clients or environment. General Qualifications: CNA or two years experience in related field Knowledge of safety precautions and emergency procedures Good common sense, responsible, patient, compassionate, supports individuals in selfdetermination Basic knowledge of positive behavioral supports Employee should be at least 18 years of age Education and Work Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent in experience Direct Service Professional (DSP) certification or equivalent in experience General Duties: A. Care Responsibilities 1. Support individuals in meeting personal care needs including a. using restroom (clothing changes, supporting individual at his/her level of need) b. eating (full or partial support) c. supporting clients in hygiene and cleaning personal work space d. assisting individuals who use wheelchairs with transferring e. support mobility to and from classes and in and out of program f. support with any other self-help needs 2. Provide one to one and hand over hand support in classes. 3. Work with individuals directly and support their instructional and behavioral objectives developed by the team. 4. Assist clients in preparation of snacks, drinks, lunch, serving and clean-up. 5. Maintain awareness of individual physical need and respond immediately. 6. Understand and demonstrate basic knowledge of appropriate support for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities. a. use respectful language, tone of voice, and terminology with reference to all individuals. Speak to individuals in a manner appropriate to chronological age (adults). b. Ensure privacy and modesty with relation to personal hygiene needs, any personal client incidences, and any information exchanged with others. Teach individuals to take privacy for themselves. c. Support individuals in participating in all things related to their own needs at the level at which they are able and willing to participate. Teach and support gradually to increase that level of participation. B. Health and Safety Responsibilities 1. Support individuals in maintaining their cleanliness at all times. 2. Maintain a sterile environment in restrooms and food preparation areas and maintain a safe and clean environment in the rest of the physical site. Support individuals in maintaining these areas. a. floors, tables and chairs, toilets, sinks, urinals, porta-potties, bed pans, refrigerator, counter tops, work surfaces, etc. b. proper use and maintenance of appliances such as washers/dryers (cleaning filters regularly, not overloading), microwave ovens, refrigerators and freezers, Hoyer lifts, etc. c. notify Program Director of any malfunction of equipment or appliances or any building maintenance or repair needs. d. appropriate storage of soap, cleaning supplies, and medications immediately after use; locked if toxic. Properly secure equipment. e. emptying trash and properly disposing of contaminated materials daily and more frequently if necessary. 3. Provide specific support required by individuals using or having wheelchairs, oxygen compressors/tanks, feeding tubes, colostomies, internal or external catheters, diabetic equipment, tracheostomies, Harrington Rods, special supportive or protective apparatii, allergy or seizure medications and/or procedure, or any other physical or medical treatments. 4. Understand job hazards and prevent accidents, familiar with OSHA requirements, Universal Precautions. Follow proper procedures as outlined in Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. Employee Handbook including: a. use the correct ratio of disinfectant solution in cleaning laundry, eating utensils, restrooms, counter tops, tables, etc. b. proper back care procedures during lifting, consistent and proper use of back braces, using two person lifting, Hoyer lift, or other appropriate procedure for maintaining safety of self and others when lifting. c. prevent transmission of contagious diseases d. proper procedure to protect self and others in case of aggressive behavior. Assuring individuals are guided to appropriate areas of the site that will ensure safety (from physical aggression, environmental hazards or discomforts, or during emergencies). e. Assure individuals are always well supervised according to ratio for program license. f. Keep site free of hazards such as precarious or falling objects, tripping hazards, physical barriers, toxic materials and chemicals (including class materials), sharp objects, flammable materials, etc. 5. Keep communication notebooks up to date and maintain appropriate correspondence about significant events or conditions with homes/others as needed. 6. Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. 7. Demonstrate knowledge and competence regarding program emergency procedures. C. Other General Responsibilities 1. Assure confidentiality is upheld in regards to all information whether oral, written, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. pictorial, recorded (video, audio, or electronic), and observe all HIPAA regulations regarding such. Recognize and report client issues directly to supervisor with immediacy and accuracy regarding a. Changes in mental, emotional, or cognitive status or baseline behavior. b. Signs of physical illness or injury (fever, cold, sweating, evidence of pain, ashen or pale skin, bowel/bladder problems, etc.) c. Concerns about appropriateness of dress or condition of clothing. d. Poor quality, quantity, condition or nutritive value of food brought. e. Concerns regarding hygiene (body, mouth, condition of teeth, hair, nails, etc.) f. Signs of neglect or physical abuse (bruises, cuts, scratches, abrasions, burns, swelling, decubitus). Accurately recalls reportable incidences involving clients for factual documentation. Work cooperatively with team members including other direct support professionals, therapists, volunteers, supervisors, interdisciplinary team members, and community members. Supervise classes during brief absences of instructors. Provide support to individuals by actively assisting and supervising in classrooms, during client breaks and lunch, being alert and awake at all times, being appropriately responsive to all situations and interactions, and assisting with deboarding and boarding buses. Assist with maintaining scheduled activities in a timely manner, work with cheerfulness, cleanliness, and efficiency. Maintains flexibility when schedule requires alteration by Program Director. Assist individuals into classes and assure they are clean, have their personal needs met, and are on time to class. Assist with positive behavioral support and reinforcement. Ensure proper supervision, coordination, safety, and support during deboarding and boarding buses. Provide thorough clean-up and closure of program, particularly on assigned days.