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EmployerAcadia Healthcare
Location Carriere, MS USA
PostedApril 4, 2025

Job Details

Direct Care Associate 3-Horseshoe SLH -Sat-Sun; 7am-7pm and 9am-9pm/ $12.00
Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Provide assistance in program activities at the Supervised Living home.

+ Provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to individuals regarding their daily needs.

+ Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner.

+ Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.

+ Assist with assessment of individuals' strengths and needs as necessary.

+ Assist with preparation of individuals' meals and provide client training as needed.

+ Communicate with supervisor related to the need to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.

+ Physically assist in maintaining the home in a neat and orderly manner.

+ Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.).

+ Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.

+ Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.

+ Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction/guidance, etc.

+ Follow proper protocol related to I/A and serious incident reports.

+ Ensure the safety of all individuals living in the home at all times.

+ Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS MR/DD waiver program policies and procedures.

+ Follows all safety policies and adheres to all workers' compensation program guidelines.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

+ Attention to Detail: Advanced

+ Communication: Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

+ Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

+ High School/GED or better

Experience

Required

+ 1 year: At least one year of working experience.

Preferred

+ 1 year: One year of experience working with children/adults with development disabilities is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Job #NLX274592850