Job Description
ARL Care Services, Inc is a licensed Adult Residential Facility corporation doing business as Ballentine Residential Care. We provide 24hr care for people with behavioral challenges and co-occurring disorders. We are in search of reliable compassionate people who are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of others.
Job Description:
· Work with consumers in a home environment.
· Provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment for the consumers.
· Assist consumers with all personal needs, on an as needed base.
· Cook all meals and prepare snacks and lunches.
· Comply with and implement the home’s Care Plan, & IRC IPP Goals
· Educate consumers on;
· Social and coping skills
· Self help
· Appropriate social interaction
· Life Quality Goals
· Consumer Rights
· Laundry items for consumers and the home
· Shopping foods (when requested)
· Maintain all consumers logs, fill out inspection logs
· Maintain a ‘safe’ family environment for everyone in the home
Qualifications:
· Must be at least 18 years of age (per licensing requirement).
· High school diploma, GED or equivalent; ability to meet licensing requirements for working with individuals with a developmental disability; or any equivalent combination of directly related education and experience preferred.
· Prior experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
· Perform standard First Aid and CPR, perform crisis intervention techniques in accordance with the mandated training, and fulfill Title 17 and Title 22 requirements.
· Able to work flexible schedules: weekends, nights, days, evenings, partial shifts, 8-12 hour shifts.
· May need to be available by phone for easy access by agency personnel.
· Must pass and maintain Fingerprinting clearance.
· A valid California driver's license
· Knowledge of effective communication strategies and ability to communicate positively with individuals with developmental disabilities.
· Knowledge of human behavior and developmental disabilities.
· Knowledge of individual-choice, person centered planning.
· Knowledge of the function of replacement behaviors, and behavioral support plans.
· Knowledge of the responsibilities of an advocate.
· Knowledge of safety precautions used in transportation.
· Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies; knowledge of basic home health functions including nutrition and personal hygiene techniques.
· Knowledge of monitoring strategies for observing medical conditions and a keen ability to observe changes in a participant's condition and/or to observe medical issues.
· Basic knowledge of medications and their side-effects.
· Basic knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
· Ability to safely and effectively perform housekeeping tasks, basic home health functions, nutrition and personal hygiene techniques.
· Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of people.
· Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques in accordance with policies and procedures and injury and illness prevention program.
· Basic computer skills.
· Ability to operate common office equipment, including, but not limited to, computer, fax, copier and telephone system.
· Ability to travel away from the primary work location as needed.