Residential Coach - Spy Hill IRA
$37,232–$41,392 year
On-sitePoughkeepsie, New York, United States
Poughkeepsie, New York, United StatesOn-site$37,232–$41,392 yearMedium
Medium
Job Summary
Supervise daily activities and responsibilities of residents while ensuring their safety and well-being. Provide training and assistance in social behaviors, communication, personal care, and household management. Administer medications, assist with meal preparation, and maintain cleanliness of living spaces. Document attendance and community habilitation notes while participating in service planning. Lift, transfer, and maneuver residents using appropriate techniques and equipment. Offer coverage in sleepover or pager capacity as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Clean NYS driver's license that is deemed 'acceptable' by our insurance carrier
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands
- Ability to lift individuals by using appropriate techniques, including but not limited to usage of tools to assist, such as the Hoyer Lift
- Ability to assist individuals in ambulation by providing physical assistance, including use of a gait belt or other equipment where necessary
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver adults in wheelchairs
- Possess verbal and written communication skills, in English, to ensure adequate regulatory documentation
- Ability to obtain SCIP-R, CPR, SFA, and Med Certification
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
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