On-Call Direct Care Staff at Serendipity
7 days ago
DEPARTMENT: Serendipity
SUPERVISOR: Program Director
STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB TYPE: On-Call
MISSION
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Direct Care Staff is a direct service provider who implements activities and needed care for the program participants as part of the Serendipity team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma, Associates Degree preferred
- One-year experience working with senior and/or other special needs population
- Knowledge of the effects of ADRD on the individual and their care providers; understanding of group dynamics, the concept of well-being, and care that supports well-being
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and to maintain harmonious relationships with participants, families, co-workers, and visitors
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize work
- Acceptable criminal history backgrounds
- Implements therapeutic group, individual, and community activities in an organized, on time and prepared manner based on abilities/retained skills of participants, to promote optimal physical and interpersonal functioning
- Works within the framework of the participant's individual care plan to achieve the anticipated outcomes; displays flexibility and engages with each person in the group while recognizing their need for autonomy. Seeks guidance and/or assistance "as needed" and responds appropriately to emergencies.
- Completes necessary program documentation such as daily attendance, activity, and toileting logs
- Creates an atmosphere of safety, trust, acceptance, and dignity using verbal and non-verbal skills to convey caring and to promote trust and respect; demonstrates basic assessment skills.
- Attends and actively participates in quarterly in-services, special projects, trainings, staff meetings and briefings, functions as a member of the participant's team
- Understands the aging process and impact of diseases, including dementia, on participant's functional ability; uses well-being and ill-being indicators to determine approach to care
- Promotes participant's independence by supporting selfcare abilities; provides assistance with daily living activities including eating, toileting, hygiene, transfers, and ambulation; ensure participants receive adequate nutrition and hydration
- Provide person centered care in recognizing that individuals are defined by their uniqueness are human beings, not their disease or disability.
- Communicates, follows, and integrates into practice knowledge of Serendipity and The Salvation Army policies and procedures while demonstrating use of problem-solving skills; promotes and supports the mission of Serendipity and The Salvation Army
- Pursues professional development using all available resources to expand clinical skills, pursues knowledge of participant's disease processes and best adult day practices.
- Continually monitor participant's health and wellbeing and communicate changes and any concerns about participant health, safety, or welfare to your supervisor.
- Ensure participants are checked in and out daily, follows daily transportation schedule; observes The Salvation Army driving policies and procedures; completes safety check of vehicle, and reports immediately to supervisor any problems discovered.
- Follows kitchen protocol; adheres to participant food allergies or intolerances, food preferences and dietary needs and/or restrictions
- If requested, will be trained by the Cook/Kitchen Manager in food service and kitchen standards and obtain a Food Handlers card to serve meals from a Registered Dietician approved 5-week cycle menu and record any food substitutions
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENT
The job is located in a heated and ventilated office environment without exposure to extreme weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; have corrected hearing and vision to that of normal range; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and feeling are all necessary elements to physically perform the functions of the job.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
PROTECT THE MISSION
Must complete the online course for this area and pass the background check process required by The Salvation Army for employment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Salvation Army religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Salvation Army's religious purposes.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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