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About the Role
The Mary Cariola Center is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong, respecting and valuing differences. This role involves supporting residents in various aspects of their daily lives, including medical appointments, medication management, personal care, and communication.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and attend medical, dental, and lab appointments, ensuring coverage from other staff when necessary.
- Notify parents/clinicians and day programs of upcoming appointments.
- Maintain adequate supplies of medications and non-prescription items, storing them appropriately and discarding expired items.
- Pick up medications and supplies as needed.
- Check medication bottles and bubble packs, reporting any errors to the RN.
- Assign medication-certified staff (AMAP) for each shift, ensuring at least one is available.
- Assure AMAPs administer medications in accordance with certification requirements.
- Teach CPR-SFA, train staff as scheduled by the nurse, and maintain staff records.
- Check and restock first aid kits in vans and residences.
- Verify consumer-specific medication information sheets and ready-to-go packets.
- Ensure vital signs and heights/weights are obtained as ordered.
- Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor, and range of motion skills.
- Promote and facilitate self-care and personal hygiene.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing, and eating, including modeling appropriate behavior and using therapeutic equipment.
- Perform housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and shopping when needed.
- Foster receptive and expressive communication through various methods, including sign language, pictograms, and electronic devices.
- Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation using PrecisionCare software and written forms.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and in-service sessions.
- Implement fire, safety, and emergency procedures, assisting with fire drills.
- Administer medications to residents according to policy.
- Accurately and consistently implement behavior support plans/SCIP-r.
- Safely drive agency vehicles and assist with transportation for recreational activities and appointments.
- Assume shift supervisor responsibilities when requested.
- Serve as an advocate for residents, including writing reports, data collection, case reviews, and classroom/day program visits.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals.
- Possess a current and valid NYS driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Skills
- CPR
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- SCIP-r
- Sign Language
- Pictograms
- Electronic communication devices
- Behavior support plan implementation
- Driving agency vehicles
- Documentation
- PrecisionCare software
Experience Level
- 6 months or more experience in a similar role (preferred)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $20.17-$24.67 per hour
About the Company
- Mary Cariola Center recognizes that a high-performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong.
- Through continued dialogue, education, and policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion into all aspects of our work.
- As an agency founded on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.