Community Residences is looking for a Resident Instructor to provide a supportive and educational environment for clients. You will implement individual care plans and help clients develop skills for daily living.

What You'll Do

Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients cope effectively with social, emotional, and physical situations of daily living.
Implement Individual Plan of Care/Follow-Along Plan based on the Interdisciplinary Team's identification of client needs; record data on teaching strategies, behavior plans, and report client progress and barriers.
Monitor medical, physical, and behavioral changes in individuals daily and report changes to Supervisor, RN Program Coordinator, or Program Director; write up incident reports.
Once Medication Certified, administer medication to clients at prescribed times in accordance with agency policy and DDS regulatory standards.
Monitor and assist in making medical and other related appointments; assist and monitor follow-through on doctors' orders per RN direction.
Participate in the planning, purchasing, and preparation of meals within budgetary resources; ensure clients' dietary plans are followed.
Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the house, properties, and vehicle; report all repair needs promptly.
Conduct self in a professional manner when interacting with participants, supervisors, co-workers, families, medical professionals, and community members.
Participate in required training opportunities (in-service training, staff meetings, conferences, etc.) and maintain all required training per agency and DDS policy.

What We're Looking For

Must be able to lift and transfer 70-75lbs.
Must be able to utilize approved protective hold techniques to maintain safety for self, clients, and co-workers.
Ability to perform work both inside and outside of the home.