Summary:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assisting people supported in receiving needed/ desired medical services and communicating and documenting pertinent information as per program policy (i.e. medication administration, transportation to appointments).
• Provides medical supervision of people living in the residence, as needed.
• Reviews the MAR for refusals daily and sends information to the medical providers.
• Track injury/falls for the people of the residence.
• Sends monthly MAR renewals to the pharmacy with the appropriate changes.
• Ensures an adequate amount of medication is on site for each individual at all times.
• Provides communication to residential site staff to ensure physician and clinical orders are understood and followed.
• Makes recommendations to the CSRN and/or Health Care Provider to maintain and/or improve the overall health and wellness of individuals supported.
• Coordinates with the CSRN to assure follow up of Pharmacy Reviews.
• Reviews the medical charts to ensure labs, test results, etc. are completed. Assures that follow up is done within appropriate time frames.
• Attends weekly meeting with the CSRN as requested.
• Implements Life Plan and Staff Action Plan as developed by each person supported, family / advocate and Care Coordinator.
• Assists and supports each person in using community cultural and education resources, such as libraries, restaurants, stores, medical facilities, banks, churches, theater and social services as needed.
• Responsible for completing household tasks, including meal preparation, following a nutritional plan, grocery shopping, laundry, etc. as needed.
• Assists and supports people with interpersonal relationships in their home and community, and with medications if necessary.
• Complete required paperwork on daily / as needed basis.
• Ensures residential habilitation services are documented in accordance with agency and OPWDD requirements.

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  Provide direct support as needed.
• Drives agency vehicles, when needed, and complete required transportation paperwork.
• Promotes cooperation and successful interaction by maintaining open and positive communication with people receiving services, their advocates, family members and other Agency staff members.
• Adheres to all program policies and procedures.
• Work holiday and weekend hours, as needed
• Become certified in medication and administration and maintain certification on an annual basis.
• Participates in corporate compliance, quality assurance and improvement activities as required.
• Demonstrates adherence to the DSP Code of Ethics.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Nonessential Functions:

• Provide positive role modeling
• Participate on agency committees and at agency functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires good listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and good math and reading abilities. Basic computer skills required.

• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills, ability to evaluate and network.

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or elderly helpful.

• Must be a positive role model and possess both excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.

• Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Be physically able to assist individuals in transferring from wheelchair to other seat when needed.

• May be required to prevent an adult from falling, assisting an adult to his/her feet, etc. (adults weighing up to 200 pounds, plus).

• Walk up and down stairs.

• Shovel and remove snow and ice from walkways and driveways when necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• At least one year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide preferred

• Valid NYS driver's license with a safe driving record per agency policy

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to use office equipment, i.e., phone, copier, fax in addition to household appliances, i.e., washer/dryer, stove/oven, refrigerator, etc.

• Work may require offsite travel to appointment / events / outings.