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Residential Attendant
Avondale and Evanston Homes

QUALIFICATIONS:  High School diploma or equivalent; one year direct service with children who have developmental disabilities. Must be able to perform lifting/transferring of the residents as described below.  Must be 21 years of age.  Must pass DCFS background check according to current requirements.

DUTIES:

Provide supervision and instruction in self-help skills including but not limited to toileting, grooming and feeding per residential care plan

Provide diapering, and toileting assistance/instruction in accordance with the Privacy and Dignity Policy of Anixter Center; Perform diapering duties in the time frames set by Anixter Center

Perform duties utilizing guidelines/policy regarding infection control

Maintain hygiene including but not limited to showering and grooming in accordance with agency Privacy and Dignity Policy.

Alert medical staff with concerns about the general health of the residents so they may monitor factors such as weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, etc.

Assist with feeding of residents under the direction of Occupational Therapist and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.

Assist with the proper positioning of residents under the direction of Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist

Assist in transferring of residents to and from wheelchair, floor, toilet, chair, changing table or bed under the direction of the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

Maintain wheelchair condition through both spot cleaning and thorough washing

Provide supervision of residents as directed

Provide supervision and instruction during meals and assist in meal set-up and clean-up; Assist in meal preparation as directed

Provide environmental stimulation to residents including but not limited to sensory stimulation, attending community trips, positioning, verbal interaction, appropriate physical contact

Develop and/or select instructional/hygiene materials for group home and maintain inventory of supplies

Maintain supply of activity items, toys, etc. informing management of needs in a timely manner

Develop individual habilitation plan for all residents on caseload and assist in the development of activity and self-help goals for other residents as directed

Provide input toward the development of individualized behavior management plans and implement these plans as needed.  This may require use of physical management techniques approved for use by Anixter Center.

Attend staffing or other resident-related meetings and actively contribute as a member of the program team in the development and delivery of services to all residents

Encourage parent/guardian/school staff involvement in residential programming, making and documenting contacts as directed by supervisor

Collect and compile data regarding toileting, behavior and skill development following required schedules and utilizing all current residential data collection and recording formats

Assist in the development of field trips, special events and community outings.  Assist in transportation to and from these events by riding bus, helping residents on and off the bus and assisting residents in and out of their home

Participate in the intake process of prospective residents by interacting with those residents and giving input to the staff team regarding the appropriateness of those residents for the group home

Perform duties required to maintain a safe environment, including but not limited to:

• adhering to all agency safety regulations

• instructing residents in safety practices and procedures

• following agency procedures if residents are injured, including obtaining

• treatment for the injury and completing required paperwork

• reporting any potential or actual safety hazards to supervisor

• reporting any suspected or observed abuse or neglect toward residents

Provide crisis intervention, including but not limited to the use of hands-on physical management techniques approved by Anixter Center, administration of First Aid and/or CPR, calling paramedics, transporting residents to health care facility and remaining with them until medical decision is rendered and transportation home is arranged, notifying supervisor and parents/guardians/residential facilities and completing related paperwork as required.

Maintain current first aid and CPR certification

Complete all required paperwork in a thorough and timely manner

Provide a model of appropriate dress and behavior for residents

Maintain a neat and orderly living space at all times; clean and disinfect  programming/feeding/hygiene materials as necessary

Provide assistance in minor repair / upkeep of program equipment and maintaining the facility / children’s clothing / toys / equipment and premises in a clean and orderly manner.

Assist in the purchase and maintenance of residents’ personal items including but not limited to clothing, hygiene products, toys, orthotics.

Complete / submit any required driving training / documentation.  Drive residents in agency van to medical appointments, community outings, etc.

Participate actively in in-service training as required; complete all mandatory training in the time frames required by Anixter Center

Be mindful of quality issues as they relate to the position and program;  participate in activities to improve program quality as needed.

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