Description

        Works closely with the Residential Coordinator, teachers and other staff as appropriate to ensure consistent structure

        Follows behavior plans of students, keeping in mind goals and objectives

        Maintains documentation on students’ performance level, goals and objectives

        Attends students’ IEP and progress review meetings

        When appropriate, communicates with teachers regarding behavior and health issues/concerns

        Assists the residents with their medical needs including medication administration 

        Assumes responsibility for the health and safety of residents

        Transports residents, as needed, to community activities

        Manages incidental expenses

        Communicates progress of residents both in writing and verbally to appropriate people, assuring that information on residents is kept confidential

        Documents significant activities and incidents of residents and follows up as appropriate and necessary

        Periodically conducts fire drills

        Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral and recreational skills, and money management

        Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations using Safety Care techniques

        Assists in complying with state licensing requirements

        Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers

        Prompt and regular attendance of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position 

        Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned