1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift weekdays and weekends available- External only
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Direct Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of resident care as well as for routine maintenance of the residence.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
The Direct Support Staff reports directly to the Manager also the Lead Direct Support Staff on duty for all aspects of the job responsibilities. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:
Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents’ family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED is required.Obtain and maintain medication certification.Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills.Maturity, good judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in First Aid, CPR, PMT, Abuse/Neglect, DDS Medication Administration and other resident's specific medical and habilitative needs. Attend all required in-services and staff meetings. Review and follow all agency policies and procedures.Competent in basic computer skills, experienced with electronic health records is preferred.Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and eligibility for Network, Inc.'s auto insurance.Must be physically able to assist participants when necessary (i.e. lifting, using approved adaptive equipment, using approved physical restraint techniques).Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in the electronic health record system THERAP.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participate, as assigned, in providing all aspects of direct resident care as described in residents' individual plan and properly documenting activities as appropriate by applicable rules, regulations, and licensing including:
activities of daily living (ADL)individual plan goal activitiessocializationdevelopment and communication skillsdevelopment of meaningful interpersonal relationshipsdevelopment of self-preservation skillsdevelopment of habilitation skillspersonal hygienetransportationpositive role modelleisure and recreation skillsdevelopment of cooking skillsimplement behavioral plan2. Participate, as assigned, in all routine residence maintenance as is appropriate within the normal context of home ownership.
3. Responsible for safeguarding and proper handling of residents’ belongings and funds on the premises.
4. Documents appropriate resident and residence electronic health records including:
periodic resident specific status assessmentdaily resident specific task analysis chartsother daily resident specific records as directedongoing inter-staff communication in the T-logsmedication administration documentationresident attendanceongoing residence maintenance records as directedother records as directed5. Participates in the normal family routine of meal preparation, as needed and assigned.
6. Participation in an ongoing program of staff in-service and staff meetings.
7. Observes all residents' rights and other appropriate legislation affecting the community residence.
8. Adheres to all community residence policies and procedures ,
9. Works as an active and constructive team member in all duties.
10 Maintains resident confidentiality and resident record confidentiality.
11. May be requested to cover coworkers’ vacation, sick, or other planned/unplanned absences from work as well as additional emergency staffing including being frozen in on shift.
12. Other duties as deemed necessary.
****$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS****
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the individuals served, as well as, assisting in developing medical policies/procedures, in-service training, and supervision of personnel in regards to medical issues and medication administration under the oversight of the DON. All individuals served are adults with intellectual disabilities in a group home or day program setting.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:
Executive DirectorOperations DirectorOffice AdministrationProgram AdministrationDirect Support StaffExternal AgenciesQUALIFICATIONS
Valid Nursing Degree/LicenseGood interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skillsGood judgment and ability to handle confidential informationAbility to handle stressful and/or crisis situationsGood time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrierJOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance with DDS regulationsCarry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals.Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homesOversee general health and welfare of day program participantsProvide medical assessments as needed for residentsEnsure proper procedures are followed in med administration and conduct onsite pass & pour practicums, along with C.U.P. training at group homesEnsure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policiesAssist Director of Nursing when neededEnsure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as neededPerform other duties as required by Director of NursingEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and maintains a current Registered Nurse license through the State of CT.
