What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Directed Provider position at Easterseals NH?
Job Description
As a caregiver, follow service plan and assist individuals with life skills working toward self-reliance.
Qualifications
Essential Responsibilities
As a caregiver, follow service plan and assist individuals with life skills working toward self-reliance.
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Six (6) months experience working as a caregiver preferred
- Able to work independently to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of adults
- Able to work flexible, varied hours in multiple locations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if applicable)
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide protective oversight for assigned individual.
- Provide assistance with personal care as needed, as well as reminders and simple assistance for activities such as eating and taking medications.
- Follow service plan designed by the supervisor, including but not limited to duties such as light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Encourage consumer toward self-reliance.
- Transport individuals as assigned, or as needed to follow the service plan.
- Accept responsibility for compliance with all policies, procedures and service requirements of Easterseals, including responsibility as a mandated reporter of any consumer abuse and/or neglect.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor, attending supervisory meeting as required.
- Complete three (3) one-hour professional development courses annually (does not apply to Care Provider – Family Members or Care Providers-VIP).
- Demonstrate ability to receive supervision from multiple supervisors and when appropriate to cooperate with the consumer, primary caregiver and family.
- Understand and respect the confidentiality of the consumer and family and maintain standards of professionalism at all times.
- Follow protocols and procedures for emergency situations.
- Complete necessary paperwork and documents as required
Personal Care Provider
Community Partners -
Lee, NH
