Residential Support Staff - FT w/benefits - 2nd Shift
Company: MOKA
Location: Allegan
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Residential Support Staff - FT w/benefits - 2nd Shift - 40
hrs/wkCares for individuals with disabilities in a residential
environment including activities within the community.Essential
Functions: Include the following, other duties may be
assignedAdvocates for those served on personal, family, and
community levels.Observes and documents changes in the physical and
mental condition of those served.Administers first aid and simple
nursing procedures as needed.Ensures the privacy and dignity of
those served and reports any suspected abuse or neglect.Transports
individuals to and from community locations using an agency vehicle
or personal vehicle as needed.Administers programs to individuals
and documents progress, as prescribed.Assists in meal preparation,
cleaning, small home repairs and light residential maintenance
duties.Provides hospitality to all visitors at the
residence.Explores opportunities for community participation
possibilities for those served.All employees will respond to health
risks or any hazardous condition(s) and communicate using the
agency hierarchy any potential health risk, hazardous or unsafe
condition(s).To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.Education and/or ExperienceThat normally acquired in a
high school diploma or GED.Language SkillsAbility to document
statistics and prepare correspondence, communicate effectively with
a variety of groups and individuals. Ability to read, understand
and carry out instruction, policies and the like.Reasoning
AbilityAbility to make decisions and reason through situations
ensuring the welfare and safety of individuals served.Certificates,
Licenses, RegistrationsMust possess a valid MI Driver's
license.Other QualificationsMust have and maintain an acceptable
driving record according to MOKA's current vehicle insurance
carrier's criteria. Must possess good moral character as defined by
the state of Michigan, and be at least 18 years of age.Physical
DemandsExerting 50-120 pounds of force occasionally, (when lifting
an individual served in cooperation with at least one other
employee), or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10-20
pounds of force constantly to move objects or assist clients.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium
work.Work EnvironmentAre normally in an indoor residential setting,
may include other indoor areas such as offices, stores, locations
of social activities etc. May include exposure to outdoor
atmospheric conditions experienced during home maintenance,
transporting or outing activities.
Keywords: MOKA, Kalamazoo , Residential Support Staff - FT w/benefits - 2nd Shift, Other , Allegan, Michigan
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