accessAbilities, a local Human Services agency, is hiring caring, part time caregivers to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Scottdale, PA area (Address to be given upon hire).

　　Caregivers (also known as Attendants) support patients with household duties and personal care services. Staff assist with laundry, housekeeping, shopping and preparing meals, and help with errands. Duties also include transfers from/to bed, bathing, dressing, grooming and assisting with personal support equipment such as wheelchairs, manual/electric lifts, and leg braces, etc.

　　We offer full-time and part-time hours with Flexible Shifts.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Provides full range of services according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP).Assists participant in completing personal care routine such as bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, dressing, undressing, transferring, toileting, tying shoes, combing hair, health maintenance practices, medication reminders, range of motion exercises, positioning, etc., as required by the ISP

　　Observes and reports participant conditions and changes to the Supervisor.

　　Transports individuals to health maintenance appointments, recreational and community activities, as required by the ISP.

　　Acts as Initial Reporter, following all Program and Agency incident reporting policies and processes.Records accurate start time and end time, utilizing electronic Telephony System.Plans, assists and provides guidance with independent activities of daily living such as laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation, appointment scheduling, communication, transportation, etc., as required by the ISP.

　　Completes Orientation and meets 24-hour annual training requirements as specified by the Office of Developmental Programs and Policy and Procedure trainings as required by the Organization and other regulatory Agencies.

　　Completes and submits required documentation accurately and timely, including but not limited to outcome-based service notes, general case notes, expenses supported by the ISP and transportation records, utilizing electronic Consumer Services Information System and associated technology as needed.

　　Provides behavioral support and guidance to the individual in accordance with the ISP as needed to maintain an environment which is free from restraint.Attends annual ISP and required Critical Revision meetings as requested.Assists with homework assignments, reading, writing and environmental stimulation activities, as required by the ISP.Caregiver Position Requirements:Must be 18 years or olderAbility to lift or transfer up to 100 lbsValid driver's license/auto insuranceAbility to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required

　　Competitive Benefits include:Paid time offPaid mileagePremium pay for weekend hoursPlus Full Time staff receive 100% employer paid medical insurance premiums

　　Apply TodayApply online at www.accessabilities.orgCall 724-832-8272

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　　Keywords: Direct Care, DCW, Direct Care Worker, Direct Support Professional, DSP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurses Aide, RLA, Residential Living Associate, Home Health Aide, Home Health Support, Personal Care Assistant, PCA, Resident Caretaker, Rehabilitation Aide, Residential Companion, Residential Aide, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Displaced Restaurant Workers, IDD, Intellectual Disabilities,

　　Displaced Restaurant, Food Service, Hotel, and Entertainment workers welcome.

　　COVID-19 considerations:During the COVID-19 Pandemic, accessAbilities takes precautions and supplies Personal Protective Equipment when necessary and follows the Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines for a safe and healthy environment.