Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ARL Care Services, Inc is a licensed Adult Residential Facility corporation doing business as Ballentine Residential Care. We provide 24hr care for people with behavioral challenges and co-occurring disorders. We are in search of reliable compassionate people who are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of others.

Job Description:

· Work with consumers in a home environment.

· Provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment for the consumers.

· Assist consumers with all personal needs, on an as needed base.

· Cook all meals and prepare snacks and lunches.

· Comply with and implement the home’s Care Plan, & IRC IPP Goals

· Educate consumers on;

· Social and coping skills

· Self help

· Appropriate social interaction

· Life Quality Goals

· Consumer Rights

· Laundry items for consumers and the home

· Shopping foods (when requested)

· Maintain all consumers logs, fill out inspection logs

· Maintain a ‘safe’ family environment for everyone in the home

Qualifications:

· Must be at least 18 years of age (per licensing requirement).

· High school diploma, GED or equivalent; ability to meet licensing requirements for working with individuals with a developmental disability; or any equivalent combination of directly related education and experience preferred.

· Prior experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

· Perform standard First Aid and CPR, perform crisis intervention techniques in accordance with the mandated training, and fulfill Title 17 and Title 22 requirements.

· Able to work flexible schedules: weekends, nights, days, evenings, partial shifts, 8-12 hour shifts.

· May need to be available by phone for easy access by agency personnel.

· Must pass and maintain Fingerprinting clearance.

· A valid California driver's license

· Knowledge of effective communication strategies and ability to communicate positively with individuals with developmental disabilities.

· Knowledge of human behavior and developmental disabilities.

· Knowledge of individual-choice, person centered planning.

· Knowledge of the function of replacement behaviors, and behavioral support plans.

· Knowledge of the responsibilities of an advocate.

· Knowledge of safety precautions used in transportation.

· Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies; knowledge of basic home health functions including nutrition and personal hygiene techniques.

· Knowledge of monitoring strategies for observing medical conditions and a keen ability to observe changes in a participant's condition and/or to observe medical issues.

· Basic knowledge of medications and their side-effects.

· Basic knowledge of HIPAA requirements.

· Ability to safely and effectively perform housekeeping tasks, basic home health functions, nutrition and personal hygiene techniques.

· Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of people.

· Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques in accordance with policies and procedures and injury and illness prevention program.

· Basic computer skills.

· Ability to operate common office equipment, including, but not limited to, computer, fax, copier and telephone system.

· Ability to travel away from the primary work location as needed.

Salary: $12.00- $13.00 /hour

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