Summary of duties and responsibilities:

The SLS Staff Personal Attendant and/or AST Personal Attendant reports directly to the SLS and/or AST Supervisor or Director and is responsible for the daily care of adults with developmental disabilities. Duties include but not limited to the following:

·       Feeding

·       Dressing

·       Bathing

·       Assisting with Hygiene

·       Scheduling of Medical Appointments

·       Assisting with Meal Preparation

·       Money Management

·       Shopping for groceries or other personal Items

·       Assisting with the use of a telephone

·       Supervise clients while on various outings

·       Ability to lift, push or carry with assistance up to 75 pounds or more.

·       Transferring/lifting of the client to and from chair, bed, car, toilet, bathing, etc. without limitations

·       Perform housework when such activities are related to the supported living of the person and cannot be performed by him or herself alone due to a health, disability or age limitation.

·       Perform housework when such activities are related to the supported living of the person and cannot be performed by him or herself alone due to a health, disability or age limitation.

·       Participate in the development of the individual program plan (IPP) and/or individual service plan (ISP) and/or individual educational plan (IEP).

·       Provide training as outlined in the IPP, and/or ISP, and/or IEP.

·       Communicate on a regular basis with InClusion Administration, client and/or families and other services providers and agencies, as needed.

·       Planning, coordinating, and evaluating assigned staff efforts to achieve the programs objectives and client outcomes.

·       Assessing the programs effectives in achieving the client IPP objectives and identifying barriers to client success and how those barriers can be overcome.

·       Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment

·       Report special incidents according to InClusion Services policies and procedures.

·       Assist, guide, train and support in “skill” development relating to client’s needs.

·       Ensure that the client receives professional, quality services in a safe and meaningful manner.

·       Teach clients how to increase their activities of daily living at home or in the community.

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