Home Community Support Associate- Meridian , MS 8a-2p Mon-Fri, with occasional weekends

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

To provide assistance with activities of daily living, i.e., eating, meal planning, bathing, dressing, hygiene/toileting, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide assistance with light housekeeping needs that are directly related to the health and well-being of the eligible individual, i.e., bed-making, dusting, vacuuming, etc.
• Provide assistance with accessing community resources/shopping/appointments.
• Accurately complete and submit Daily Activity Logs and Contact Summaries in a timely manner.
• Adhere to safe transportation procedures.
• Follow appropriate protocol for completion of I/A and Serious Incident reports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the family’s needs.
• Attend trainings/in-services as requested and adhere to requests for personnel update information in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Activity Plan and/or family instructions regarding personal care of the eligible individual.
• Keep supervisor abreast of pertinent information relevant to the provision of services.
• Follow all safety policies and adhere to all worker's compensation program guidelines.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.