Job Description

Adult Family Home (AFH) Caregiver

MISSION: Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Chileda's goal is to help resident s increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized service plans. Chileda's population includes individuals with special needs , including Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Attachment Challenges , related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs.

SUMMARY: AFH Caregivers work directly with our resident s to teach important life skills , including independent living skills, community integration, activities of daily living ( ADLs ) , social and communication skills, and behavior modification. Work on Individualized goals a s outlined in the residents' Individualized Service Plan (ISP )

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent .

• Must be at least 18 years old .

• Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for resident s.

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: 9AM-9PM, Friday-Sunday

REPORTS TO: A FH Program Director and AFH Assistant Manager

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide supervision of residents of group homes .

• Assist the residents with personal care, including, but not limited to, all or some of the following: bathing, grooming, fingernail/toenail care, and brushing teeth .

• Ensure residents take prescribed medications , including administering medications , as needed .

• Help each resident reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.

• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own.

• Perform minimal maintenance duties as necessary ( i.e.-plunging a toilet, changing a light bulb, etc.)

• Implement treatment as outlined in each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).

• T ransporting residents to activities as needed .

• Attend and participate in scheduled community outings during the scheduled shif t

• Prepare meals for residents and assist in teaching residents how to prepare meals

• Complete daily resident documentation by the end of each shift.

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