2024-04-25
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Stevens Point
Wisconsin
54481
United States
** Residential Group Home Driver - St. Point**
**Job Category****:** Community Living Assistant **Requisition Number****:** RESID001301 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**$1000 Sign on Bonus - $1.50/hr. shift differential for weekend hours**
**Socialization/Leisure/Recreation**
Our staff has the advantage of facilitating recreational leisure activities that create opportunities to meet others, engage in social interactions, and develop friendships. Supporting participation in fun social outings and creative activities allows our consumers to pursue their interests, experience new things, and be more involved in their communities.
* Seek out opportunities for community/social integration that enables new and exciting experiences
* Transport consumers to events and outings
**Consumer Advocacy**
* Assist/teach skills that create independence and involvement in all aspects of life
* Utilize consumer strengths to build new skills, achieve goals, and enhance quality of independent living
* Suggest changes to improve consumer lifestyle
**Medication/Health**
* Transport consumers to scheduled medical appointments
* Provide physical assistance to consumers before and after transport, utilizing adaptive equipment, as necessary
* Assist with ambulation, carrying packages, etc., as necessary
* Provide basic first aid such as controlling bleeding, caring for shock, burns, muscle, bone, and joint injuries, follow poison control procedures, and contact EMS (911), as necessary
* Report changes in consumers medical condition immediately to supervisor
* Implement procedures for infection control in compliance with Infection Control Policy and Exposure Control Plan
* Perform other duties as assigned
**Documentation/Communication**
* Use strict confidentiality practices at all times
* Follow consumers service plan and behavioral support plan
* Provide guidance, assistance, or training to others where appropriate
* Interact with others in a positive, cooperative, and effective manner
* Advocate for the consumer by attending requested staffing/meetings and making recommendations for enhancements of the consumers lifestyle
* Communicate consumer needs, health-status change, or concerns to appropriate management staff immediately
* Maintain professionalism when responding to crisis situations and challenging behaviors
* Present a positive model of social appropriateness and responsible behavior consistent with good mental/physical health
* Perform other duties as assigned
**Site Tasks and Safety Practices**
* Maintain cleanliness of vehicle
* Practice S.A.F.E (stop and focus entirely) strategies. Give your complete attention to the task at hand
* Ensure routine maintenance on vehicle to assure safe transportation
**Safe Transportation**
We encourage our consumers to be as active as possible in the community; therefore, safe transportation is a vital part of the services we offer. Only licensed and qualified staff will transport individuals, and are expected to comply with all traffic laws and company policies during operation.
* Conduct a 360 degree walk-around to identify safety concerns prior to operating vehicle
* G.O.A.L. Get Out and Look: Assure there are no hazards in the way
* Motor Vehicle Condition
+ Check brakes, blinkers, tire pressure, fuel level, oil and other fluids
+ Report all vehicle incidents and problems with company vehicles immediately
* Use a spotter when backing vehicle when possible
* Utilize back up cameras to ensure safety
Benefits for full time staff may include: Health/Life/Dental Insurance, Vacation/Personal Hours, Employee Stock Ownership, 401-K, Employee Achievement Program, Longevity Bonus
If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Behaviors**
**Preferred**
**Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
**Team Player****:** Works well as a member of a group
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**Motivations**
**Preferred**
**Ability to Make an Impact****:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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**Education**
**Experience**
**Licenses & Certifications**
