SUMMARY:  Support individuals to achieve their deserved quality of life and ensure optimal health and safety, by providing prescribed support and supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES* AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. HEALTH AND SAFETY/CARE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Programming Outcomes:

1. Support individuals in meeting their personal outcomes*
2. Monitor and record data on personal outcomes*

• Supporting Roles (for the individuals):

1. Provide the appropriate level of support the situation requires according to individual support plan or health status*
2. Support individuals in choice making
3. Support and assist the individuals in their work, social and leisure activities*
4. Support and assist community integration*
5. Support family relationships
6. Remain on shift until the relief person arrives*
7. Be attentive to and report any health and safety concerns of individuals*
8. Ensure the safety of all individuals in case of emergency events, such as fire, tornado, and armed intruder*
9. Follow emergency procedures accurately and promptly, such as CPR, First Aid, Heimlich Maneuver, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)   
10. Observe and record accurate information on seizure reports*
11. Practice Universal Precautions* 
12. Support individuals at healthcare appointments*
13. Support positive life style choices
14. Administer medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures according to individual program plan*
15. Physical ability to assist in Hydrotherapy Pool (hot and humid conditions) and recreational pool according to individual program plan*
16. Keep all chemicals and cleaners securely locked up*
17. Complete all required documentation per shift*

• Personal Hygiene:

1. Perform all personal hygiene in a private setting*
2. Assist in bathing, hair care, dental hygiene, and shaving*
3. Keep personal care boxes stocked, clean and in order*
4. Assist in fingernail care*
5. Assist with dressing and undressing*
6. Assist with individuals selecting appropriate, clean, seasonal clothes*
7. Assist with toileting and changing adult briefs*
8. Utilize mechanical lifts according to individual program plan*
9. Complete all required documentation per shift*

1. • • Physical Requirements:
2. Utilize proper lifting techniques in all areas*
3. Ability to lift, move, and position individuals according to Physical Therapy guidelines according to individual program plans*
4. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat*
5. Ability to push, pull, reach, and stretch*
6. Ability to run as needed in emergency situations*
7. Ability to work in noisy environments, indoor and outdoor as needed*
8. See Work Capacity Addendum, effective November 16, 2012*

• Community, work and classroom areas:
  1. 1. 1. 1. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust daily
           2. Empty trash and recycling containers daily*
           3. Clean trash cans as needed

1. Take trash cans to street or dumpster*
2. Maintain perimeter of worksite (e.g. classroom hallways, patios, driveways, carport)*
3. Disinfect common and shared surfaces and items daily*
4. Be alert to and report maintenance needs and safety concerns*

• Maintain Equipment:

1. Clean and care for wheelchairs and cushions daily*
2. Change air filters as needed
3. Unstop backed-up toilets
4. Ensure wheelchair and mechanical lift batteries are charged daily*
5. Clean and care for all heavy equipment and machinery as required*
6. Be alert to and report any equipment and machinery needs or safety concerns immediately*

• Orange Grove Center Policies and Procedures:

1. OGC Mission Statement
2. Attendance policy*
3. Behavior management policy*
4. On call procedures*
5. Individual rights*
6. Conduct Violation Policy*
7. Time keeping system*
8. Departmental policies and procedures*
9. Dress code*
10. Substance Abuse policy*
11. Criminal Charges policy*
12. Incident Management policy*
13. Accident Reporting policy (employee and individual)*
14. Emergency Procedures*

• Training:

1. Orientation/Annual Refresher*
2. Person Centered Training*
3. Behavioral Management programs*
4. Crisis Prevention techniques*
5. First Aid & CPR*
6. Physical & Nutritional Management*
7. Defensive driving*
8. Needs Specific to Individuals*
9. Universal Precautions*
10. Right to Know*
11. Positive Behavior Supports*
12. On-line Training*

• Paperwork and Documentation: (Timely reporting required per company policies)

1. Leave request
2. Behavior incident reports (reportable & non-reportable)*
3. Seizure reports*
4. Accident/Injury reports*
5. Timesheets (employee and individuals)*
6. Mileage sheets*
7. Leave request*
8. Daily notes*
9. Data collection sheets*
10. Flow sheets*
11. Receipts*
12. Any personal documentation on individuals such as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Communication Books*

1. EXPECTATIONS

• Interpersonal Relationships:

1. Ability to recognize and provide what level of supervision or assistance is needed by individuals to encourage and support independence*
2. Respect the privacy and all personal rights of the individuals*
3. Express self without losing emotional control and in a professional manner*
4. Be open-minded, allowing others to have different opinions
5. Act as a mediator during individuals' disputes
6. Treats others with dignity, respect and courtesy while listening and interacting with them.  Use a calm and respectful tone of voice while maintaining a professional relationship*
7. Support individuals by being their encourager, counselor, teacher and advocate
8. Become familiar with individuals through interaction and observation*
9. Maintain professional relationships with the individual, support team members, and community partners, while following the DSP code of ethics*
10. Communicate respectfully toward supervisor, all staff, family members and individuals*
11. Demonstrate good problem solving and judgment skills*

• Work Habits:

1. Consistently complete given responsibilities on time and within policy guidelines*
2. Focus on work assignments without personal distractions*
3. Be alert and ready to work*
4. Arrive promptly to work and work required shift hours*
5. Initiative is vital. Must be responsible to complete duties without being reminded and follow through to completion*
6. Immediately report any suspicion or knowledge of neglect, abuse, or wrongdoing*
7. Respect the individual’s home and work space and create a warm environment for them*
8. Follow written bus duty schedule and guidelines*
9. Be trustworthy and maintain confidentiality*
10. Be a team player*
11. Have a positive attitude while representing Orange Grove in all work environments*
12. Attend all scheduled meetings*

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

A standard high school diploma or GED is required.

An acceptable 3 year Motor Vehicle Report is required

Social Security Card, State ID or valid driver’s license is required

Basic computer skills required

Ability to read and write the English language

On-going background checks and random drug and alcohol screenings

Driver's license with F endorsement, if a not a Georgia or Alabama license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of the required physical examination by an approved Orange Grove physician