MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be 21 years of age or older (per our Insurance required guidelines)
• Pass a drug screening, as well as random drug screens throughout employment as we are a drug free environment
• Pass a local Law (with most current county you have resided in for a year)
• Pass a FDLE and FBI background check
• Have a valid Florida Driver License with a good driving record
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have one year’s verifiable work experience with people with disabilities, child care, education, or the medical field.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for providing supervision and training for people with disabilities in a residential setting. This position requires an aware staff person who stays alert at all times — NO SLEEPING!

HOURS OF WORK:

• Friday: 9 pm overnight through Saturday 9 am
• Saturday: 9 am overnight through Sunday 9 am
• Sunday: 9 am overnight through Monday 9 am

EXAMPLES OF WORK (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Create a congenial and home like atmosphere within the community residence.
• Promotes maximum independence of each resident.
• Facilitates opportunities for residents to be involved in community activities such as shopping, leisure and religious activities as stated on activity schedule.
• Supervises and prepares nutritious meals stated on menu.
• Assist each resident in developing attitudes and behavior appropriate to community living.
• Be supportive and encourage each resident's participation in the day training or vocational program prescribed.
• Protect each resident's rights and freedoms and maintain confidentiality of personal information concerning the individual, in accordance with the Bill of Rights of Retarded Persons.
• Report any unusual incidents to the Residential Home Manager.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect.
• Maintain facility and client records.
• Provide for proper storage and handling of drugs and medicines. Assist the resident by making medications available and reminding the client to take them at the appropriate times.
• Provide for or assist in transportation for residents to and from place of employment, personal appointments, and for recreational and other events.
• Assist residents in communication with their families.
• Assist residents in handling of money and making and keeping appointments when indicated.
• Ensures opportunity for resident privacy.
• Responsible for household duties as assigned on duty calendar.
• Participate in monthly fire evacuation drills and all disaster drills with proper documentation of same.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Avoid the exploitation of any resident.
• Supervise and participate in routine household maintenance. Ensures cleanliness of house/grounds.
• Assist in the on-going assessment of client progress
• Assist each resident as needed with self care and grooming needs.
• Provide physical assistance to client as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay rate is $14 per hour.