Job Information
Catholic Charities Direct Care Provider - Adult Day Services in Wichita, Kansas
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Under the supervision of the program director and 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 upon person-centered support plans and health care plans. Promoting client choice, dignity, respect and confidentiality are priorities.
Shift: First
Schedule:Monday Through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm
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 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 obtained and documented 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 in a positive and professional manner 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 employments) 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 Health Service Manager and/or physician.
