Direct Care Staff - Brain Injury Services
Company: Advocates
Location: Northborough
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Direct Care Staff encourage and support individuals to lead
fulfilling and more independent lifestyles, focusing on
empowerment, awareness and inclusion by collaborating with an
increasing awareness within families and the community. In this
role, you will partner with brain injury survivors to assist with
daily activities such as household management, shopping and
community-based appointments. Advocates promotes a healthy
work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and
room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values
the ideas and contributions of our staff. Are you ready to make a
difference?High School Diploma/GEDAssist residents with all
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing,
grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and
Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the
community. Assist with weighing program participants, take vital
signs, gathers and records other data as requested.Focusing on
empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and
behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.Teach and model
appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage
individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to
participate in activities.Actively participate in resident, family,
team and staff meetings.Accurately document progress and shift
notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc. Recognize and
appropriately respond to changes in residents' status or
behavior.High school diploma or equivalent degree. One year
experience providing direct care with people who have cognitive or
developmental disabilities preferred. Enthusiasm, motivation,
open-mindedness, creativity, and the desire to thrive in a
collaborative, team-based environment. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills and sound judgement.Ability to operate basic
computer applications.Must hold a valid driver's license, have
access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use
it to transport clients. May also drive company-owned wheelchair
lift-equipped van.Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a
demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally
diverse populations.Advocates is an EOE/D/F/M/V.Why Should I
Consider a Career in Human Services?Our Team members are dedicated
to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting
relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering
creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively
listening. We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the
overall success and benefit of the Team.Is Human Services a Fit for
Me?Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and
compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while
fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we
serve. We put the individual first.Keywords: direct care, direct
support, residential counselor, residential support, group home,
group living environment, GLE, CNA, caregiver, caretaker, brain
injury, BIS, ABI, TBI, ADLs
Keywords: Advocates, Worcester , Direct Care Staff - Brain Injury Services, Other , Northborough, Massachusetts
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