Kahului, Hawaii
Personal Assistant for People with Developmental Disabilites Job Opening in Kahului, Hawaii - Under the direct supervision of the Service Supervisor, the Personal Assistant Habilitation (PAB) worker is responsible for the care of Mastercare Inc. clientele in the privacy of the clients own home. Caregiver will visit the client's home and perform quality, compassionate care within scope of clients care plan.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must complete Mastercarecare's pre-employment and new hire process
Must be able to follow directions and accurately report to the Field Supervisor an changes in the clients condition
Must be emotionally stable and able to display a caring attitude toward clients and their medical needs
Must have knowledge of persons with developmental disabilities i.e. autism, and cerebral palsy.
Must posses excellent communication skills, being able to communicate verbally as well as non-verbally.
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting unspecified weights depending on the assignment requirements, bending, stooping, sitting, standing, associated with a normal home care client
Must have sufficient visual acuity with correction to read printed materials
Must have hearing acuity to hear spoken communications from the client, supervisors, and co-workers
Work Environment:
Employees will be scheduled to meet the needs of Mastercare Clients within their home environments
Working with clients in their homes, employees could be exposed to blood borne pathogens
Employees must utilize personal protective equipment when providing personal care where there risk to exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids
Employees may be subject to unrestrained pets, clutter, or poor lighting and performing duties in homes with no air
Essential Duties :
Follow current written plan of care as established by Service Supervisor
Assists in making DDID clients' lives easier and more comfortable
Provides companionship and emotional support
Assists and escorts to and from appointments / errands
Assist and escorts to recreational events & outings. Participates in activities and functions as directed
Helps maintain medication schedules
Communicates effectively both verbally and written with other staff, management and clients
Collects, reports and documents services provided in an accurate and timely manner
Report changes in the client's condition, concerns, or incidents to the Service Supervisor in a timely manner
Submits timecards/ activity sheet weekly
Implements appropriate safety and infection control practices
Job Type: Part-time
Required experience:
PAB: 1 year
Required language:
English
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