Residential Support Staff

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED
• •Valid driver's license
• •Access to insured vehicle
• •Proof of a good driving record
• •Must attend all behavior management training
• •Must attend annual nursing in-service
• •Must attend annual fire safety training
• •Responsible to the Manager/Service Coordinator for the routine fire and safety needs of all individuals
• •Responsible for completing appropriate nursing in-services
• •Responsible for completing incident/accident reports as appropriate and submitting to the appropriate individuals (Manager, Service Coordinator, Nurse)
• •Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the home (inside and outside) as well as company vehicles
• •Responsible to keep company vehicles clean and to follow the no eating or drinking rules
• •Responsible to follow the rules of the road and to drive defensively
• •Responsible to ensure each individual wears a seat belt when being transported
• •Responsible for completing daily chores
• •Responsible for gathering data and participating, as appropriate, in the annual GSP/ISP conference
• •Responsible for gathering data as outlined in program plan
• •Responsible for following program plans for each individual
• •Responsible for documentation/data collection for all behavior
• •Responsible for bringing to the Manager/Service Coordinator any concerns regarding significant changes in individual's behavior
• •Responsible for completing pre-GSP tools (i.e., recreation assessments skills assessments, etc.)
• •Responsible for documentation in the house & of all recreational activities
• •Responsible for ensuring all appropriate documentation is completed and submitted to the appropriate people (interagency forms)
• •Responsible for completing all medical appointments
• •Responsible for obtaining approval from appropriate supervisor before canceling a medical appointment
• •Responsible for providing food/nutrition services in compliance with policies
• •Responsible for planning menus as appropriate and having them approved by the RN/Dietitian
• •Responsible for ensuring that all food is labeled and stored appropriately
• •Responsible for ensuring food is prepared according to the individual needs/tastes
• •Responsible for ensuring that a sufficient quality of food is available
• •Responsible for assisting individuals in the planning, preparation and serving of meals
• •Responsible for assisting individuals with clean up after meals
• •Responsible for assisting individual with their grocery shopping
• •Responsible for administering medication as appropriate
• •Responsible for counting identified medications at the beginning and end of the shift
• •Responsible for following all medication/treatment as given
• •Responsible for signing off for all medication/treatment as given
• •Responsible for filling/refilling medications as directed at the appropriate pharmacy
• •Responsible for storing medications appropriately
• •Responsible for providing transportation to and from desired recreational events
• •Responsible for providing transportation to and from work for each individual
• •Responsible for checking the house for potential hazards/defects at the start of each shift
• •Responsible for notifying the appropriate person of potential hazards/defects
• •Responsible for performing fire drill evacuation according to schedule
• •Responsible for documenting response of individual to fire drill/evacuation procedures
• •Responsible for encouraging appropriate use leisure time
• •Responsible for planning and implementing recreational activities remembering individuals limited financial resources
• •Responsible for instructing appropriate social skills
• •Responsible for instructing appropriate community skills
• •Responsible for determining individual's interests and assisting them in participating in/developing these interests
• •Responsible for encouraging hobbies
• •Responsible for assisting individuals in use of community resources and becoming an active member of their community
• •Responsible for assisting individuals in practicing their religious belief
• •Responsible for assisting each individual to function at their maximum in money management (budgeting, banking, shopping)
• •Responsible for assisting individuals to select an attractive hairstyle and assist them in maintaining it
• •Responsible for monitoring (as appropriate) personal Hygiene skills and offering assistance as needed
• •Responsible for assisting/monitoring each individual with homemaking skills (laundry, meal prep, chores, etc.)
• •Responsible for assisting individuals to develop a positive self-image
• •Responsible for treating each individual with respect and dignity
• •Responsible for treating each person as an individual who has different needs and wants
• •Responsible for assisting individuals to shop for appropriate clothing (discuss with individual appropriate clothing for the occasion, appropriate appearance)
• •Responsible for encouraging individuals to have routine contact with family and friends in order to maintain positive relationships (i.e., regular visits to individuals' home, birthday recognition, regular phone calls)
• •Responsible for encouraging individuals to be independent in all areas of their life (i.e., homemaking skills, recreation activities, personal hygiene, employment, etc.)
• •Responsible for working with all staff in developing a warm and supportive environment for growth and learning
• •Responsible for reading the log at the start of each shift
• •Responsible for writing in logs on each shift information pertinent to the individuals and/or running of the home
• •Responsible for supporting and carrying out team decisions consistently and appropriately
• •Responsible for implementing behavior management programs, as appropriate for each individual
• •Responsible for providing comfort and reassurance to individual during appointments
• •Responsible for scheduling and carrying through all medical appointments when necessary
• •Responsible for ensuring that a sufficient quality of food is available
• •Responsible for lifting 100 pounds with two people
• •Responsible for standing 80% of the shift
• •Responsible for bending 50% of the shift