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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13215892

Under the supervision of the program manager, direct care providers are responsible for providing instruction and support to clients in a fashion that promotes independence and self-advocacy. Services to participants are delivered based on person-centered support plans and health care plans. Promoting client choice, dignity, respect, and confidentiality are priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advance independence through instruction and support in areas selected by the clients as identified in their person-centered support plan.
• Participate and advocate for clients in person-centered support plan meetings, basis assessments and/or team meetings.
• Train, assist, and support clients to be self-advocates.
• Chart progress on required documentation.
• Prepare and organize materials and supplies needed to implement programming activities.
• Assist the activity coordinator in developing quality monthly activity calendars.
• Assist clients, as needed, with personal care and hygiene needs through individual attention and assistance in a dignified/sensitive manner.
• Direct Care Providers will assist with maintaining a clean, clutter-free, aesthetic, and safe environment suitable for clients.
• Assess and document blood pressure and weights on clients as required by regulations. Glucose monitoring and documentation as needed per physician orders.
• All staff will practice universal precautions.
• Maintaining program/agency inventory by reporting needed supplies.
• Maintain the health and welfare of clients served.
• Direct Care Providers will communicate with their direct supervisor regarding any concerns and/or safety issues related to clients, staff and/or facility.
• Direct Care Providers will maintain professional and respectful working relationships both within the agency and community.
• Direct Care Providers will represent the agency positively and professionally in accordance with Catholic Charities Best Practice Tenets.
• Direct Care Providers will adhere to designated working hours unless prior arrangements were made according to policy.
• Ensure clients are secured for transport according to PCSP.
• Ability to obtain (within first six months of employment) and maintain a CDL.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CNA will perform the duties above and in addition:

• Know regulations that apply to Aging Licensure only.

CMA will perform the duties above and in addition:

• Dispense medications and treatments as directed by the health service manager and/or physician.

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