Alita Williams

Responsible for the coordination, advocacy, follow-up, and administration of residents medical care appointments, logs, and medications.

-Provide direct care and support for adults residing in our group homes.

-Provide services in accordance with Residential Habilitation Plans, treatment plans, as well as The New York Foundling and OPWDD guidelines to develop skills required for a more independent lifestyle.

-Coordinate, transport and attend all medical care appointments for individuals residing in assigned residence(s) in a safe and timely manner.
-Communicate and advocate with medical care providers, nurses, clinical, management and program staff in regards to residents medical treatment plans.
-Update all medical books/documentation as necessary and communicate all changes to appropriate persons as required.
-Administer medications and document books/logs accurately and in a neat and timely manner.
-Develop resident's basic living skills (e.g., social, domestic, and hygiene) through instruction and encouragement.
-Assist and document the development and implementation of long and short-term goals for resident, as developed in the Habilitation Plan under the supervision or direction of the Program Manager.

-Serve as a good role model to residents.
-Maintain current certification as required by The New York Foundling and the residents Individual Service Plan. (e.g., CPR, First Aid, AMAP, SCIP-R and all other required by The New York Foundling policies and procedures, or residents specific needs).
-Keep up-to-date with current The New York Foundling and OPWDD policies and procedures.
-Complete other duties as assigned

• Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Assisted in implementing individualized care plans to enhance daily living skills and independence.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and develop tailored intervention strategies.
• Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities to promote social interaction and personal growth.

• Assist teacher with curriculum planning
• Supervision and teaching of children in the classroom setting
• Assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts

• Work in collaboration with the Case Investigator from the local health department (LHD)
• Call contacts of newly diagnosed cases
• Communicate with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner maintaining emotional and cultural awareness
• Collect and record information on symptoms and needs into CRM with accuracy
• Provide contacts with approved information about NYS isolation and quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, refer them to testing according to protocol and/or to a Covid-19 Community Specialist for social resources
• Follow a set script to inform contacts about the importance of isolation or quarantine and what to do if symptoms are present or develop
• Maintain daily contact with Team Supervisor

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to clients where assigned
• Aids in daily operation of assigned program areas
• Assists with supervision of clients in assigned areas
• Takes clients out into community on a regular basis and while out there, maintains close supervision of them
• Drives Agency vehicles for client transportation, pickups, deliveries, community outings and medical appointments, and emergencies as required

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care. May record the reason for the visit and related patient information for practitioner review
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing. Document findings in the medical record
• Collects and assists providers in the collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control. Completes requisitions, labels, and routes specimens according to standard procedure

• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit
• Perform EKG, CBG, and Urinalysis test

• Administer Medication
• Administer Tube feeding
• Escort/Drive UCP’s clients to appointments as needed
• Document daily medication and activities

• Assist in monitoring this residential program for mentally ill, homeless, adult
• Conduct rounds of the facility to ensure that it is safe and orderly
• Perform crisis intervention with clients when needed
• Maintain written documentation
• Serve meals
• Inventory Supplies
• Escort clients and assist them with ADLs
• Help maintain an orderly and clean facility
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed

• Cleaned premises for tenants move in/out
• Maintain cleaning supplies inventory