Objective – An ILS instructor provides aid and instruction to adult clients with developmental disabilities who want to and need assistance to live more independently. Common disabilities clients may have include, but are not limited to Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Seizure Disorder and Developmental Delay.
Description of Service Types
ILS services help adults with developmental disabilities work on skills they struggle with to become more independent. The skills can range from cooking and cleaning, to renting their own apartment and paying utilities. All goals are set by the client and dictated by their individual needs and goals.
Expectations – An ILS instructor is expected to follow the goal plan, which lays out step by step instructions on how to reach the goals, help the client plan and develop resources, provide instructions on how to reach the goals, help the client plan and develop resources, provide instruction in areas the client is struggling with, and keep track of the goals and the clients progress through them. An ILS instructor is also expected to provide basic supportive assistance to clients who need help with specific tasks while ILS services are being conducted.
Tasks – An ILS instructor must follow a client’s goal plan and also provide support and instruction on any goal listed in the plan. This may require the instructor to go to the store, ride public transportation, attend social events with the client, among other activities during scheduled services times.
Personal Care – The Instructor must help with any necessary assistive services noted and required in the client’s goal plan. This can include toileting, transferring, feeding or other services based on the client’s needs during the instruction time.
Basic Abilities Needed to Perform the Job:
- Must have the ability to set limits, supervise and maintain a safe and positive environment
- Must have the ability to engage the client in a manner appropriate to their skill level
- Must have the ability to provide instruction to the client in a friendly, patient and caring manner
- Must have the ability to follow a written plan
- Must have the ability to track goals and what was worked on during an instructional period
- Must be able to learn new skills and help the client acquire them
- Must have the physical ability to transfer and/or lift a client from a wheelchair to a toilet, to a bed, et cetera and possibly chase if the client runs toward any dangerous situation
- Must have the ability to initiate and receive verbal communications between managers, clients, and parents regarding how to deliver services and resolve issues
- Must be able to provide references who can verify successful employment and/or volunteering experience
- Must be able to arrive at work on time as scheduled, be able to complete your timesheets appropriately, track your hours based on assignments given to you by office staff, and not work more than approved
- Must be able to keep office staff informed at all times of current phone numbers, email address, and residential/mailing adress
Objective – The Direct Service Provider (DSP) provides relief to parents/guardians of children and/or adults with disabilities by providing care and supervision to the individual with disabilities (client). Common disabilities clients may have are Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Seizure Disorder and Developmental Delay.
Description of Service Types
Respite services are defined as the intermittent or regularly scheduled temporary, non-medical care provided to a client. Respite services are used to assist family members to maintain the client in their home environment.
Day Care/Personal Assistance services are used to help people with disabilities perform tasks and supervise their daily routine that they are unable to do for themselves.
Expectations – A DSP is expected to provide appropriate care and supervision to ensure the client’s safety in absence of family members while relieving them from the constant demanding responsibility of caring for the client.
Tasks – A DSP may need to be accommodating and available based on the families’ needs. You may be asked to be involved in the client’s activities such as exercise routines like walking or playing or possibly studying. You may be asked to remain indoors or spend time outdoors. You may be required to perform minor chores, light meal preparation or similar tasks.
Personal Care – A DSP may be required to assist in toileting, turning, bathing, errands, appointments, and other activities of daily living.
Basic Abilities Needed to Perform the Job as a DSP:
- Must have the ability to set limits, supervise and maintain a safe and positive environment
- Must have the ability to engage the child/adult client in a manner appropriate to their skill level
- Must have the ability to provide services to the client in a friendly, patient and caring manner
- Must have the physical ability to transfer and/or lift a client from a wheelchair to a toilet, to a bed, et cetera, and possibly chase if the client runs toward any dangerous situation
- Must have the ability to initiate and receive verbal communications between managers, clients, and parents regarding how to deliver service and resolve issues
- Must be able to provide references who can verify successful employment and/or volunteering experience
- Must be able to arrive at work on time and as scheduled, and be able to complete your timesheets appropriately, track your hours based on assignments given to you by office staff, and do not work more than approved
- Must be able to keep office staff informed at all times of current of phone numbers, email address, and residential/mailing address
JOB SUMMARY
Working as a Memory Care Partner/Caregiver, you will follow a care plan and assist our residents affected by dementia in the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including but not limited to: continence care, showering, grooming, dressing, transfer, and meal assistance. You will also provide emotional support and enrichment while monitoring the resident’s health and notifying management of any changes in condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including, but not limited to: continence care, showering, grooming, transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
- Follow a care plan and document provided care accordingly.
- Read, follow and sign any care plans and posted messages and/or updates during each shift.
- Provide emotional support and enrichment to the residents.
- Monitor residents’ health and inform management/direct supervisor of any concerns or change in condition.
- Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and respect.
- Embrace teamwork and collaboration among all staff.
- Remain up to date on all company-provided trainings.
- Attend periodic staff meetings and in- — service training and mandatory meetings as required.
- During your shift, utilize a company-provided phone to access care plans and chart care accordingly.
- Keep any internal charts current, know of each resident’s needs, and report all observed physical and emotional changes in residents to the Shift Manager.
- Report should occur by the end of the shift and should be documented in the changeover notes, unless immediate intervention is needed.
- Observe Resident’s Rights, as posted within the facility. Promptly respond to resident calls for assistance.
- In Emergency situations, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.
- Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude when relating to residents or their guests.
- Assist residents with daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music and exercise and encourage participation.
- Know the location and disposition of all residents (under direct care) at all times during shift.
- Ensure that all residents remain clean/dignified/presentable at all times.
- Assist with dressing, applying makeup, combing hair, cleaning eyeglasses, and assisting with other personal grooming tasks as needed.
- Keep resident’s rooms in proper order throughout the day, including tidying rooms, making beds, and putting clothes away. Assist residents by providing for their comfort, safety & enjoyment.
- Follow proper elopement and safety protocol.
- Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be 18 years of age or older and pass a criminal background check (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87411).
- Respectful and professional interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, reliable, and flexible regarding scheduling and shifts.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instruction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to, stoop, kneel, bend over, reach overhead, push, and pull.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. (Lift Assist Devices are utilized in circumstances where heavier weight needs to be lifted and/or moved)
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess employee and resident safety and ability may be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum high school education or GED.
- One month related experience or training preferred, but not required.
- One year of experience working with individuals affected by dementia preferred, but not required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CNA preferred, but not required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification (obtained through community)
- Current health screen/Physical, negative TB screening, and negative Covid screening (obtained through community)
- Current Criminal Record Clearance/DOJ Background Check and fingerprinting (obtained through community)
- Driver’s License or Valid State ID.
Skills required to successfully perform the duties of our Wait Staff/Servers:
Serving and assisting our residents in the dining room (Duties may include, but are not limited to: greeting residents in a friendly, supportive manner; taking orders; serving meals correctly; completing additional duties to aide in the cleanliness of the dining room).
Presenting correct and precise information about our dining menu; making meal suggestions to aide in the decision process for our senior residents; observing eating patterns of our senior residents to ensure they are obtaining proper nutrition during meal times.
Other requirements of our Wait Staff/Servers include:
- Bending, lifting, stooping, standing and/or walking an average of 7 hours per day.
- Passing a DOJ background clearance, receiving a health screening, and obtaining a negative TB test (all provided by community).
- Minimum high school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Live, paid training programs
- Self-Driven raise programs
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Medical, Dental, and life and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition and Fitness Reimbursement
- 401K retirement savings plans
- And more…!
JOB SUMMARY
Working as a Care Partner/Caregiver, you will follow a care plan and assist our residents in the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including but not limited to: continence care, showering, grooming, dressing, transfer, and meal assistance. You will also provide emotional support and enrichment while monitoring the resident’s health and notifying management of any changes in condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including, but not limited to: continence care, showering, grooming, transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
- Follow a care plan and document provided care accordingly.
- Read, follow and sign any care plans and posted messages and/or updates during each shift.
- Provide emotional support and enrichment to the residents.
- Monitor residents’ health and inform management/direct supervisor of any concerns or change in condition.
- Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and respect.
- Embrace teamwork and collaboration among all staff.
- Remain up to date on all company-provided trainings.
- Attend periodic staff meetings and in- — service training and mandatory meetings as required.
- During your shift, utilize a company-provided phone to access care plans and chart care accordingly.
- Keep any internal charts current, know of each resident’s needs, and report all observed physical and emotional changes in residents to the Shift Manager.
- Report should occur by the end of the shift and should be documented in the changeover notes, unless immediate intervention is needed.
- Observe Resident’s Rights, as posted within the facility. Promptly respond to resident calls for assistance.
- In Emergency situations, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.
- Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude when relating to residents or their guests.
- Assist residents with daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music and exercise and encourage participation.
- Know the location and disposition of all residents (under direct care) at all times during shift.
- Ensure that all residents remain clean/dignified/presentable at all times.
- Assist with dressing, applying makeup, combing hair, cleaning eyeglasses, and assisting with other personal grooming tasks as needed.
- Keep resident’s rooms in proper order throughout the day, including tidying rooms, making beds, and putting clothes away. Assist residents by providing for their comfort, safety & enjoyment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be 18 years of age or older and pass a criminal background check (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87411).
- Respectful and professional interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, reliable, and flexible regarding scheduling and shifts.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instruction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
- individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to, stoop, kneel, bend over, reach overhead, push, and pull.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess employee and resident safety and ability may be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum high school education or GED.
- One month related experience or training preferred, but not required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CNA preferred, but not required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification (obtained through community)
- Current health screen/Physical, negative TB screening, and negative Covid screening (obtained through community)
- Current Criminal Record Clearance/DOJ Background Check and fingerprinting (obtained through community)
- Driver’s License or Valid State ID.
