Work directly with consumers following their Day Habilitation Plan which is aimed toward assisting the consumers in developing competence in functioning as independently as possible.
To relate to the consumers in a manner that ensures their rights to privacy personal choice and to a life of dignity and purpose.
To follow dietary medical or behavioral plans for each individual.
Support consumers in personal hygiene toileting showering/bathing dressing grooming feeding etc. as determined by each ones ability.
To complete recording requirements such as data for valued outcomes as identified in the consumers Day Habilitation plan incident/accident reports daily communications logs baseline data and reports for habilitation meetings as assigned.
Implement daily schedules including all routines and life skills activities and community inclusion as directed by supervisor or written in the plan.
Ability to encourage self-advocacy or to advocate as needed for the consumers.
Ensure client health and safety while assisting consumers to achieve increased independence.
Perform job-related tasks as assigned to include attendance and participation at meetings and training as necessary.
Salary up to $17.00 per hour and benefits after 30 days.
One year experience working with OPWDD population is preferred potential to be certified in Driver Safety SCIP-R CPR/First Aid & AMAP
High School Diploma/GED Must have a Valid/Unrestricted N.Y.S Drivers License.
Required Experience:
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Mercy Home provides homes and services in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.