One on One Aide

Would preferably like to hire a male.

Implements residents training programs (both formal and informal) as directed by the Residential House Manager and records results.

Assists residents in maintaining a clean, safe, positive, and appropriate homelike atmosphere that allows dignity.

Promotes and ensures an environment which enables residents to reach the highest physical, mental, and social potential.

Assists and instructs residents with food preparation, laundry, cleaning, personal hygiene, leisure activities, and all other aspects of daily living.

Administers medication as prescribed and maintains accurate records of medication administration.

Assists in the initiation and support of follow-through of the daily routines of the group home residents, e.g. supervising the residents in the performance of household maintenance activities, personal routine, hygiene, mobility, communication, economic need, etc., only to the level the residents are unable to perform.

Promotes a safe environment by conducting scheduled fire drills and other emergency procedures (i.e. severe weather drills, etc.) and correct potential safety hazards such as exposed electrical wires, broken glass, etc.

Completes medication administration and follow up of other medical orders as prescribed. Reports any medical concerns/illness to the R.N., follows directions given by R.N.

Follows procedures for recording information, (i.e. daily log, behavior checklists, accident/incident reports, progress notes, task analysis, medication charts, petty cash expenditures, vehicle inspection checklists, visitor/telephone log, seizure reports as needed, etc.)

Notifies appropriate person/people (i.e. on-call supervisor, R.N., Behaviorist, Coordinator) when necessary (i.e. medical emergency, change to weekend agenda, behavioral incidents, medication errors, client injury, etc.).

Follows procedures related to behavior management and motivational programs. (e.g. providing reinforcement for positive/appropriate behavior, recording the necessary data, etc.).

Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to relate to people in a positive manner.

Ability to interact with MARC's group home residents in a positive manner with respect.

Ability to focus on training the group home residents to be as independent as possible.

Ability to be flexible in responding to work demands and schedule as needed.

Ability to do shift work including weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, or GED (required).

Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in work related activities outside of normal work hours (required).

Satisfactory DMH/ MR Termtrack, police background check and drug screen (required)

Completion of a 2 step TB test with negative results or may present a chest x-ray if previously exposed to TB (required).

The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and serving them and their families. We work tirelessly to uphold our vision that every individual and family living with ID/DD in the United States has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. We are a United Way Affiliated Agency. Montgomery Arc is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montgomery, AL 36116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $13