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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct care to residents and ensures basic activities of daily living and personal hygiene skills are completed. Provides developmental training and active treatment through program implementation and policy adherence. Receives 16 - 20 hours of in-service training annually.

REPORTS TO/SUPERVISED BY: Reports to Nursing and House Supervisors. Supervised by House Supervisor or overnight nurse.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or able to follow labor regulations.

High school graduate, equivalent, or working towards a diploma/equivalent. Has completed a CNA course and is on the CNA State of Maine registry in good standing. Must not be a convicted felon or convicted of a crime involving abuse of a person or animal. Have a genuine desire/interest to work with persons with intellectual disabilities. Have a valid Maine Drivers License in good standing.

PHYSICAL/SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Ability to understand and implement the concept of normalization and active treatment. Ability to remain calm and function appropriately in stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

WORK HOURS: Full time, and/or per diem positions. Shifts vary based on consumers needs. Staff must report 10 minutes before all shifts begin to receive communicated report from previous shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works primarily indoors in well-lighted and ventilated rooms. Possibility of cuts or minor burns from equipment and may be exposed to communicable diseases. Possibility of strain or injury from interacting with the consumers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Work Skills (These are core to TFHs mission and are expected of all employees):

On time

Good attendance

Work of good quality

Ability to work independently (self initiative, completes tasks accurately and timely) Organized (prepared, orderly, returns things, uses time well)

Maintains confidentiality and consumer rights.

Treats consumers with respect and dignity. (positive regard, empathy, normalization) Works as a member of the team. (aware of others needs, impact on others, cooperation) Acts as a good role model and demonstrates a positive attitude.

Communicates effectively, courteously and professionally.

Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback in supervision.

12 Adapts to changes in the work environment, with consumers and/or co-workers

13 Complies with and reports problems with Policies and Procedures.

14 Practices high safety and sanitation standards. (aware of hazards, utilizes precautions,

fills out staff I & A reports.) Cleans and sanitizes work area according to standards.

Attends/participates in all in-services, trainings, and meetings required by TFH. Represents the Agency in a professional manner.

Participates in their own professional growth and development. (works toward improving their performance, increase knowledge, skill etc.) Willingly performs other duties as requested or required by supervisor(s). Supports and has a positive attitude about committee work going on in the agency.

Specific Work Skills (These apply to ones position):

Related To Nursing:

Monitors physical and emotional status of the consumers and reports all changes to the Charge Nurse. Monitors the location of consumers at all times.

Provides and/or assists each consumer with personal hygiene, i.e. bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, and perineal care. Implements proper lifting techniques when lifting and/or transferring consumers. Takes vitalsigns and/or weights monthly or as needed.

Records all necessary nursing documentation correctly, i.e. I&Os, health data

sheets, etc.

Accompanies consumers to medical appointments, i.e. doctors, dentists, etc. Drives van to transport consumers as required.

Consistently offers choice making opportunities.

Follows toileting plans and addresses incontinence episodes promptly. Adheres to individual serving portions recommended by dietary and/or medical

professionals.

Labels food and drink with date and contents when stored in refrigerator.

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