Caregiver Coordinator

The Caregiver Coordinator supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. The coordinator promotes health, safety, and well-being while serving as an individual's primary advocate in communicating their desires, needs, and personal goals.

• Attend to each individual's needs, including assistance with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding, and communicating other needs.
• Support the needs and goals of each individual by accompanying them to medical appointments, family visits, leisure activities, and encouraging socialization with peers.
• FOLLOW ALL PHYSICIAN/NURSING STAFF ORDERS, including supervision of self-administration of medication unless trained as a proxy.
• Schedule annual medical and dental appointments as needed per nursing staff or Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Implement approved emergency procedures in case of a fire, storm, or other disasters.
• Participate in ISP goal development.
• Provide training to individuals as outlined in the ISP to meet their goals.
• Maintain daily notes in accordance with DBHDD standards and any other daily data collection outlined in the Agency's program design.
• Maintain records of medical/dental visits, current weight, medication administration, reasons for medications, side effects, illnesses, injuries, special incidents, personal funds, and personal possessions.
• Evaluate meals prepared according to posted menus.
• Ensure adherence to house rules.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, reporting broken/inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting potential hazards.
• Report unusual occurrences/activities and health & safety issues to the House Manager in a timely manner.
• Report incidents of suspected individual abuse to the House Manager promptly.
• Follow guidance from professional staff/consultants to ensure individuals' total needs are met.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education.

Benefits:

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including annual salary around $40,000-$50,000 based on experience and location, dependent on company policies, opportunities for career growth, and comprehensive training programs.