Angeline Jamieson

• Responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and execution of residential habilitation programmes and training to advance an individual's skills in areas such as:

o daily living skills

o budgeting

o grooming

o nutritional planning / meal preparation

o use of public transportation

o use of community resources

o shopping

o housekeeping

o physical health & development

o adaptive behavior/independent living

• In the absence of the manager, to report all pertinent information to the appropriate supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, reportable incidents per 624 Regulations, staff vacancies, parental, medical and day program communication.

• Instruct and train DSP’s by modeling techniques in the following areas: Assisting residents in planning and participating in evening and weekend recreational activities, including the monitoring and appropriate use of personal allowance monies. Participating in moderate physical activities as part of recreation program is required.

• Assist the manager with assigned tasks such as, but not limited to, scheduling, personal allowance management, and household budget preparation.

• Monitor and help arrange daily activities and events, including demonstrating acceptable relationships with residents to all employees. Formally and informally supervise the personnel in this and any areas.

• In charge of emergency evacuation, which includes assuring resident safety in all fire exercises and actual situations. This job requires the ability to climb and descend fire escapes and help others in doing so. This may require both verbal and physical urging, as well as lifting to evacuate and the capacity to administer first aid to participants.

• Supervise the staff in the recording of individual's progress on daily paperwork such as checklists, behaviour data, residential habilitation checklists for billing purposes, and progress notes, family contact log, recreation/community integration reports, clothing and personal effects inventory. Communicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisors both verbally and in writing.

• Participate in annual DQI/State Audits for the residence.

• Perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others

• Assist in supervising the DSP’s in ensuring the necessary completion and understanding of mandatory department trainings such as CPR/First Aid/AED, SCIP-R, Safety and Security, AMAP, Relias platform trainings, HIPPA, NYS Justice Center, Corp. Compliance trainings to name a few.

• Provide individuals with identified services and necessary safeguards as per Life Plans and correlated plans of care.• Maintain the residents’ personal information and records with confidentiality.• Completion of assignments/duties not mentioned, but assigned by supervisors for future growth and development as expected.• Assist the individuals in researching and obtaining community resources that are appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals.• Upon receipt of necessary training, prepare meals in accordance with dietary needs. Observe meals, implementing plans of care and ensuring safeguards. Perform all mealtime activities with the assistance of the residents, by encouraging family style dining and participation in meal preparation.• Monitoring and recording resident’s progress/status on daily basis. Communicate relevant information to staff, supervisor(s), and nursing verbally and in writing.• Observe residents for changes in physical or emotional health status as well as evidence of injury or bruises. Report any noted changes and reports or evidence of possible abuse to the nurse and supervisor immediately and complete all written reports as required.• Assist with physical care of individuals as needed, e.g. toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming. Physical lifting may be required to assist the transfer of individuals to and from wheelchairs, toilets, beds, vehicles, showers, chairs.• Assist individuals in researching and obtaining community resources that are appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals.• Document all program data in a timely manner and as required, including but not limited to: resident program data, behavior data, community integration logs, assessments, mileage logs, health data (weight, vital signs, bowel movement, fluid intake, seizure charts, sleep charts, etc.).• Model appropriate social interactions at all times.• Display flexibility as my role is considered Essential and thus I as a DSPs may be required to work in the event of staff shortages, weather and other emergencies, and at various locations depending on program need, e.g. hospital, Day Hab, other IRA, hotel.• I as a CMCS employee have committed to the practice of trauma-informed care in accordance with the tenets of Sanctuary through utilizing the SELF framework for Sanctuary practice and promulgating Sanctuary training and trauma-informed clinical treatment.• Obtain and maintain required certifications, e.g. SCIP, CPR, AMAP, First Aid, and complete all necessary training requirements. Perform approved SCIP interventions as needed/follow all behavioral plans and nursing care plans as written. Satisfactorily pass the Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) class and maintain AMAP status successfully. Administer medications routinely, e.g. monthly at minimum, to maintain AMAP status. Serving as an AMAP is an essential job function of a DSP.• Assist in safeguarding monies, medications, and individual and household belongings and equipment, e.g. iPads, petty cash.• Maintained a clear and valid driver’s license, good interpersonal skills, communication and teamwork.

• Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
• Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
• Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.