WESTBROOK HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Residential Consumer Assistant I

Reports To: Residential Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Funding Source: Title XIX Waiver Program

Nature of Work: Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to consumers in the residential setting. Provides consumer supervision, training, health monitoring, personal care and transportation for individuals in the MR/DD group homes.

Responsibilities:

1. Documents activities and services in a complete accurate and timely manner according to DHHR licensing regulations and Westbrook policy.

2. Monitors clients to ensure the safety observing health and vital signs, client functional and dysfunctional behavior according to Individual Program Plan.

3. Implements Skill Acquisition and Behavior Management Programs conducting training as scheduled and recording data as training occurs.

4. Acts as job coach as needed.

5. Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions. General housekeeping duties.

6. Transports clients to activities, services, appointments and general community.

7. Monitors general health condition of client, performing basic medical treatments, dispensing medications as permitted by State regulations.

8. Assist in the integration of client into the community.

9. Maintain a level of attendance consistent with Westbrook Health Services.

10. Works with staff, clients and others in a professional ethical and respectful manner.

11. Works to ensure a safe environment for staff, consumers and associates by following Westbrook’s safety policies.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School Diploma/GED

2. Pass CIB check

3. Valid Drivers License

4. Current Auto Insurance

Job Description – Consumer Assistant I

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Physical Requirements:

Sitting: 1 to 2 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and

Standing.

Standing: 6 hrs. Per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and sitting

Walking: 6 hrs. Per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to sitting and standing

Frequency:

Never = 0% Rarely= 1 – 10% Occasionally= 11 - 33%

Frequently= 34 – 66% Continuously= 67 +%

Lifting: Occasionally Climbing: Rarely

Carrying: Occasionally Reaching Rarely

Pushing: Rarely Grasping: Rarely

Bending: Occasionally Fine Eye to Hand

Squatting: Occasionally Coordination:

Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally Driving: Frequently

Work Environment: In-Doors 75% Out-Doors 25%

Employee/Applicant Acceptance:

The above information reflects a general description of this position’s primary

functions. Specific tasks, duties and responsibilities are assigned by the

supervisor in order to meet the needs of the specific program or changes in

operation or program mission.

I have read and understand the job description of Residential Consumer Assistant

I and by my Signature below, agree that I can perform these duties. I further

understand that this job description is not an employment contract and is subject

to change at the discretion of Westbrook Health Services.

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Print Name

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Signature Date

Approved/Rev:

05/02

11/05