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Supportive Living Services, Inc.
Residential Assistant Job Description
All applicants for this position must meet the following
requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Under the general direction of a Resident Manager, the Residential
Assistant is expected to fulfill the following job responsibilities:
• Assist individuals with routine daily responsibilities.
• Comply with all general direct-care staff job requirements
• Actively participate in individual goal planning and community
integration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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Supportive Living Services Direct
Care Staff General Job Description
All direct-care employees of Supportive Living Services are expected
to fulfill the following job requirements.
• Relate, interact, and communicate positively with the individuals.
• Support and assist the individuals in developing skills that will
further their independence, increase their community involvement,
and improve their quality of life.
• Administer and document medications according to agency and DPW
policies.
• Conduct fire drills according to agency and DPW requirements.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures in regards to handling
individual and miscellaneous house funds.
• Participate in the general upkeep of the individuals' homes and
property.
• Prepare, or assist the individuals in preparing, family style
meals.
• Provide any necessary transportation using agency vehicles and
follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Display a positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude toward
supervisors and co-workers.
• Report or communicate all information pertinent to the continuity
of care of the individuals as well as to routine agency operations.
• Actively participate in the agency on-call system either as
starred-supervisor or the designated on-call staff.
• Attend all agency required meetings and training.
• Comply with all agency and DPW regulations and policies.
The following statements reflect the general requirements necessary
to perform the principle functions of all direct care staff and
shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work
requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
These requirements must be initially met by all direct-care staff
and therefore will not be used for evaluation purposes.
Physical requirements: 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 the job, the employee is required to
frequently climb stairs, squat, bend, stand, and walk, demonstrate
manual dexterity, speak and hear.
The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 20 pounds,
usually waist high; reach above shoulder height; grasp and use fine
motor skills.
Clothing requirements: Shoes are to be worn on duty. Latex gloves
are to be used in accordance with the infection control policy.
Casual attire is suggested when working at the home.
Other Skills & Abilities: Ability to safely transport individuals in
a vehicle and have a valid driver's license. Ability to provide
acceptable criminal history checks.
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