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Posted on January 30, 2013
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Respite Professional
Arc of San Diego
San Diego,
California
Arc of San Diego - Respite Professional
The Arc of San Diego, a private, not-for-profit Corporation, is one of the region's largest human-service agencies. Founded in 1951 by a determined group of people who felt they had to "do something" for children with development disabilities, Arc blends a long history of service with a national reputation for success. Today, we are guided by the same sense of purpose and dedication that inspired those parents over fifty-five years ago.
The Arc of San Diego is committed to its employees by offering an outstanding work environment, which affords them every opportunity to thrive and grow both professionally and personally.
Summary
Provides care and supervision to consumers while the parent and/or guardian is temporarily away through In-Home Respite, Respite House, and/or Site Based Respite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specified Duties:
A. In-Home Respite Duties
- Provides care to people with disabilities within their own homes and out in the community while the parent or guardian is temporarily away.
- Follows instructions for the care of consumers and siblings as outlined by the parents or guardians.
B. Respite House Duties
- Facilitates daily living skills (self-help, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, communication)
- Encourages and promotes appropriate behaviors (reinforcement of behavior plans)
- Instructs and participates in meal preparation.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Performs bed check every 2 hours.
- Dispenses medications according to doctor’s and family’s instructions.
- Assists Supervisor with quarterly safety drills (fire, emergency) and checks all facility alarms.
C. Site Based Respite
- Follows recreational calendar and assists consumers while in the community.
- Dispenses medications according to doctor’s orders and checks vital signs.
- Transports consumers to and from day programs and social/recreational activities.
- Follows instructions for the care of consumers and siblings as outlined by the parents or guardians.
Core Duties:
- Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
- Assists consumers with their self-help needs, including support in the areas of grooming, hygiene, toileting, feeding and mobility.
- Interacts within the community in an appropriate and acceptable professional manner.
- Completes and returns paperwork, forms and reports in the required time frame.
- Demonstrates on a daily bases the organization’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.
- Ensures safety and welfare of staff and consumers and follows adopted procedures in order to report accidents, hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with 6 months of hands-on direct care experience with persons with developmental disabilities. Must possess a current CPR/First Aid certification throughout the duration of employment. Must have a valid California Drivers license, have 24 months of driving experience, and be able to transport consumers in an Arc vehicle. Application Instructions
Please apply online at www.arc-sd.com
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