Caregiver/Social Coach
PARTNERS CREATING COMMUNITY INC
- Phoenixville, PA
- $20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Read and assist in the implementation and development and of the ISP (when applicable)
- Provide residential supports to consumers according to the assessment and ISP (when applicable)
- Assist consumers in the completion of their outcomes and residential goals.
- Implement supports developed from plans written by the therapists.
- Remain familiar with diagnoses of consumers within the home.
- Assist consumers with the development of a healthy and respectful culture.
- Assist the consumer to effectively engage in therapeutic/healthy relationships.
- Enter and submit work-time in HomeBase on a regular basis and before deadline
- Communicate with staff at shift change about the status of the consumers and in a timely matter.
- Check and communicate via PCC email as directed.
- Supervise/assist in menu planning and meal preparation.
- Assist/supervise the consumers when they are completing home maintenance tasks.
- Transport consumers to all appointments, activities and community events.
- Provide access to recreational and leisure activities in the home and community as well as encourage participation in activities.
- Write thorough and effective communication, progress reports and complete data sheets.
- Administer medications to consumers as prescribed (after completing approved training).
- Provide medical emergency procedures as needed.
- Identify and report any residential environmental deficiencies ASAP to the Executive Director
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and drive safely in all environments.
- Respect consumer’s culture and life choices.
- Perform crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
- Assist/support resident in maintaining good hygiene (i.e. tooth brushing and hair care).
- Identify and report incidents to Executive Director immediately; write and submit incident report the same day that the incident is identified.
- Attend all mandatory site staff meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.