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About the Role

An Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) is a community-based home providing clinical and supportive care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) who typically require long-term care and have complex medical or behavioral needs. Clinical supports are provided on-site by an interdisciplinary team and the facility is regulated by the NYS Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene needs including washing, toileting, feeding, and showering to maintain hygiene and enhance independence.
• Transport residents to medical appointments, if applicable.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to ensure facilities are clean.
• Implement resident-specific programs by following goal book outlines to ensure independence and life goals.
• Assist residents in adhering to prescribed diets by ensuring correct portions are dispensed.
• Administer medication and medical procedures if qualified (AMAP certified) by following prescriptions and doctors' orders.
• Maintain resident safety through ongoing supervision and utilization of safety techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Provide ongoing supervision by being in close physical proximity to residents.
• Implement recreational activities such as arts and crafts, playing tapes, setting out board games, and playing basketball.
• Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in meetings to discuss resident progress and goal achievements.
• Purchase clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents' daily living needs and requests.
• Train new employees by covering the training manual and demonstrating direct care skills, if applicable.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• A valid NYS driver's license is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must meet agency insurance requirements.
• Six (6) months of experience working with the DDI population preferred.
• Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.
• Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring of an adult/child participant.

Skills

• Direct care skills
• Medication administration (AMAP certified preferred)

Location

• Community-based

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Intermediate

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

About the Company

• Operates Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) which are community-based homes providing clinical and supportive care to people with ID/DD.
• Facilities are regulated by the NYS Department of Health through an annual auditing process by the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).