Acquires and maintains valid certification in First Aid, CPR, Medication administration, Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention to comply with state and federal residential staffing requirements. Reads all agency communication and policy manuals 7. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor. To perform duties in this position the incumbent must have own car available for use each day. The vehicle must be in safe working order and have room for two passengers.
Mileage is paid for transporting consumers.
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the division of Motor Vehicles are required. For consumer related use of a personal car a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. The incumbent must be physically able to respond to behavioral and medical emergencies, able to perform simple restraints, go up and down stairs, ambulate quickly in home and community settings. The incumbent must be able to perform all duties including physically assisting individuals with wheelchair transfers, which will require lifting. In addition the incumbent needs to possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.