AMAP Traveler

Job overview

AMAP Traveler This is an onsite, full-time position in Clarksburg, WV. Compensation is not specified. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. This role involves providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting individuals in residential or periodic programs, and assisting with daily activities and health care needs.

What you'll do

• Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.
• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintians confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
• As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
• Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
• May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
• Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
• Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent; Six months of experience in human services preferred; Must be 18 years of age; Working knowledge of computers

Skills & competencies

amap traveler

sevita

clarksburg wv

full-time

direct support

caregiver

human services

direct care

community services

travel

no weekends

no on-call

About the employer

Sevita is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing. Sector: 31.