Respite Sitter

Individual Care

1. Confirms assignments with family 2-3 days, as well as 2 hours prior to Respite visit and notifies Coordinator of Respite Services immediately of any changes or Respite assignment cancellations.
2. Uses safe and sound judgement while caring for Respite participants and maintains a clean safe environment at all times and reports incidents to appropriate people immediately in the event of a serious or life threatening situation.
3. Reports abuse or suspected abuse of participants to the Abuse Registry and to Supervisor.
4. Assist and care for children in exercising maximum independence in daily living skills. Provide necessary meals and assist children in feeding, dressing, toileting and bathing.
5. Engage and interact with child in developmentally appropriate activities.
6. Responds appropriately when seizures, injury or accidents occurs.
7. Converses with parents about child’s special needs prior to them leaving home (manual, emergency numbers, medication form and administers/assists child while taking prescribed medication with parental consent).
8. Uses appropriate lifting techniques at all times; wears lifting belt and uses Hoya Lift with assistance from other staff.

Recording and Recordkeeping

1. Completes detailed Respite chronicle and returns in timely manner with timesheet.
2. Administer all required pre & post testing.
3. Records seizures on seizure sheet accurately.  
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Training and Development

1. Participates in training and in-services when offered/required; Obtains re-certifications as necessary.
2. Pursues professional growth by making use of professional development opportunities that would enhance Ann Storck Center’s programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience working with developmentally disabled population is a plus.
3. At least one year of verifiable experience as a home health aide, caregiver, nursing assistant or other care professional; experience working with challenging behaviors, preferred.
4. May be required to have a Florida driver’s license and good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Primary duties are in a home environment with moderate noise levels. Weekends, holidays and overtime may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  ASC is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicant or employees with disabilities and will attempt to make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are abilities and physical requirements for this position at ASC:

1. Able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and appropriate manner utilizing standard orientation techniques.
2. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting, standing and/or squatting in performance of job duties.
3. Must be able to hear see, and communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff, exercising effective problem-solving, reasoning and critical thinking skills.
5. Must be able to handle stress of working with non-verbal, non-ambulatory clients who need assistance with most aspects of activities of daily living.
6. Must be able to deal with offensive behavior, inappropriate or offensive remarks from individuals being served and their families, and staff in an appropriate manner.
7. Must be able to separate personal issues and work issues and maintain decorum and self-control in dealing with individuals being served, their families, and other staff.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

1. I have read and am fully aware of all the responsibilities indicated in this position description, and I acknowledge the fact that I will be held accountable for ensuring that all duties are carried out as deemed appropriate. The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It should not be construed as a complete description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
2. As an employee of ASC, I understand that I am required to report to work (before, during and after) a period of civil unrest or natural disaster in accordance with the agency emergency procedures.
3. As an employee of ASC, I am aware of and committed to a Drug Free Workplace.
4. As an employee of ASC, I am aware of the reasonable risk of exposure and of the probability of exposure to bloodborne pathogens relative to my specific job duties.  I have been trained on the use, purpose and location of personal protective equipment (PPE).
5. As an employee of ASC, I understand I am required to comply with all safety and health related policies.