DIRECT CARE 1

Road To Responsibility, Inc.; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 47,494,000 - 64,257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

RTR in Stoughton, MA seeks a dedicated residential support worker to help individuals with developmental disabilities. You will work with the Residential Manager to implement plans, document progress, and ensure safety and compassionate care in a residential setting.

Responsibilities include daily living support, transportation, medical appointment coordination, and participation in community activities. A High School Diploma and valid driver’s license are required, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion of mandated trainings including medication administration.
• Willingness to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals per support plan and record data.
• Implement behavior plan interventions as assigned; may include physical restraint.
• Maintain valid Driver’s License and provide transportation as required.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and document accordingly.
• Assist with scheduling social and leisure activities and community involvement.
• Maintain residence and yard in clean, orderly condition.
• Provide personal care support (diet, grooming, hygiene).
• Assist with transfers and mobility as needed.
• Write daily shift reports and other required documentation.
• Administer medications per procedure.
• Adhere to RTR policies and safety standards.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: James Signett - Stoughton, MA 02072, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, RTR is offering a $2,500 Sign on Bonus for New Full Time Hires!

Work in conjunction with Residential Manager to provide support, evaluation and treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals in all areas of community living as outlined in each support plan and record data on all instructional programs.
• Implement all behavior plan interventions as assigned. These behavioral interventions may include physical restraint.
• Maintain valid Driver’s License and provide transportation as required by program.
• Assist individuals in scheduling and attending medical appointments and appropriately document. This may include covering shifts off-site, any hospital stays (i.e., Boston).
• Assist and support individuals as needed with scheduling and attending social and leisure activities such as: family gatherings, religious celebrations, community events, and social gatherings.
• Maintain residence and yard in clean, orderly condition as outlined by Residential Manager. This may include: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning floors, bathrooms, laundry and keeping lawn clear of trash and debris. Also responsible for keeping steps, walks, paths and ramps clear.
• Actively assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting etc.
• Assist and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower, etc.
• Adhere to all established lines of communication, dress in a professional manner and represent a positive and proactive attitude with coworkers, families and referral agencies.
• Responsible for writing reports, including daily shift reports, and other required documentation utilizing professional and appropriate documentation skills.
• Administer medications, as required, in accordance with medication administration procedure.
• Attend all required meetings and adhere to all program routines and the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Adhere to agency safety standards.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required, including other programs.
• Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures.
• Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies including staff and Board beliefs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions