Resident Care Aide

DSI Management, LLC.; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 20,627 - 29,379; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in North Fort Myers is seeking a dedicated individual for a role providing essential support to residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The position involves assisting staff with daily care needs, ensuring safety, and maintaining organization within the facility. Applicants should have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and preferably have experience working with individuals with disabilities. The starting salary is $18.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Direct Support Professional staff with daily care needs of residents.
• Identify hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment.
• Communicate resident concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Direct support

Communication

Hazard identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facility Name and Address:

Sandy Park Development Center

North Fort Myers - 33917

Purpose:

This position assists the Direct Support Professional staff to meet the daily direct care needs of facility residents. These can include daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs. Identifies hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment and takes immediate action to avoid, mitigate or eliminate, and report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors. Ensures the safety of self, residents/consumers, co-workers, families, guardians and visitors at all times. Follow daily shift assignment schedule for cleaning and housekeeping duties, conduct daily rounds of all bedrooms and deliver clean linen and housekeeping supplies daily to each building. Communicate resident concerns: clothing needs, personal supplies, items in need of repair, behaviors, health, appetite, physical management, etc. to supervisor. Maintain residents' closets/drawers in organized manner. Maintain personal supplies box and ensure all items are properly labeled. Maintain outside patio, spray outside equipment and sidewalks as needed to decrease growth of mold and mildew. Assure that the work/assignment areas are clean, and that equipment tolls and supplies are properly stored, keep floors clean, dry and free of unnecessary equipment to prevent accidents.

Required Qualification:

High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$18.15 per hour

Working Conditions:

• Frequent bending and standing

Required Materials:

• Resume
• 1 Personal Reference

Drug Free Workplace

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

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