Caregiver Jobs

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Milestone, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Basic Function
Service provider performs duties for the care, treatment, and safety of the individuals served with developmental/physical disabilities. This includes but is not limited to: personal care, program completion and documentation, and/or occupational and physical therapy programs.
Description Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowledge of basic cooking skills or willingness to learn. Follows the established menu plan, adhering to prescribed diets. Develops shopping lists or items need to prepare planned meals, purchases items as needed (staying within designated budget), and submits receipts to Team Leader/RSC/HC.
• Individual Service Plans/Personal Plan Implementation Strategies
• Other duties as needed or assigned.
• Behavior Development Programs
• Reliable, prompt attendance demonstrating flexibility and cooperation with team as needed to provide adequate facility coverage and follows team (self)-scheduling guidelines.
• Assists individuals in care of clothing and personal items.
• Maintains the home in a clean, safe, healthful condition, logging repair requests correctly.
• Complies with all Milestone, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Maintains cordial and cooperative relationship with individuals served, their families and guardians and other staff members, utilizing and promoting positive problem solving skills and ensuring a positive, pleasant home environment.
• Must pass all medication training to administer medication and provide active, ongoing interaction to the individuals served.
• Monitors all individuals served at all times and communicates all information in communication log and if applicable, verbally reports to next staff scheduled.
• Monitors individuals' health needs and documents such; accompanies individuals on medical/dental appointments as assigned by Team Leader/HC/RSC.
• Assists in all emergency situations and is knowledgeable of fire extinguishers, alarms, and disaster.
• Provides safe transportation of individuals served; uses safe, defensive driving skills, adhering to all policies and procedures regarding the use and care of Milestone vehicles.
• This includes but is not limited to:
• In compliance with Milestone, Incorporated's philosophy and policies toward Human Rights; immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual(s) served and reports to the appropriate supervisor and/or agency (OIG, IDPH, DCFS.)
• Completes all daily assignments as directed by Team Leader and/or Residential Services Coordinator (RSC)/Home coordinator (HC);
• Initiates recreational and social activities in the home and community as well as ensures all scheduled outings are completed, including Special Olympics practice(s).
• Uses all mechanical lifts, belts, chairs, and other mobility equipment in facilities where necessary, appropriately, and cleans them as necessary. This includes all wheelchairs. Utilizes good body mechanics at all times.
• Charting and documentation
• Orders necessary forms and supplies from the appropriate personnel as needed.