Primary Functions
- Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers to include training on basic living skills (BLS) according to assessed needs and implementation of behavioral plans if applicable
- Meets daily productivity standards through individual and group BLS services
- Assists consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene issues), medication use, chores, and safety issues
- Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs
- Preparation of consumer meals according to consumer’s individualized dietary orders, posted menus and responsible for stocking of food and household items
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and takes a proactive approach to deescalate or resolve the situation
- Ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements
- Ensures adherence to the posted household schedule, individual appointments, and implements planned activities
- Transports consumers to and from appointments/outings
- Models appropriate behavior including communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
- Works with consumers and staff to ensure house cleanliness
- Performs hand off communication at shift change and effectively collaborates with the treatment team members
- Complies with routine health and safety tasks for both house and vehicles
- Reports accident or driving violations to supervisor and human resources
- Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
- Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs
- Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
- Documents in a legible manner, types of consumer services on a progress note
- Documents detailed BLS services provided, individualized consumer responses, and progress toward goals
- Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
- Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists consumers and visitors as needed
- Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
- Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
- Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor or designee
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be 23 years of age or older, Maintain a valid Alabama driver license and must have proof of current liability insurance.