Community Companion (PT)
Job description
Position Overview:
- Locates and facilitates individuals’ participation in community and leisure activities to include providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
- Provides training and assistance to individuals in developing safety skills as well as daily living skills with an outcome of increased independence in these areas.
- Encourages individuals to make choices and to develop relationships with people outside of the individual’s or family’s home.
- Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
- Coordinates support so the individual may worship as he/she chooses, including transportation to the house of worship when indicated.
- Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
- Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary.
- Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.
- Provides assistance with banking as per the Individual Plan.
- Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individual and the individual’s family members and/or other interested parties.
- Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
- Communicate with the family to ensure appropriate support is provided to the individual served.
- Provides training to relief staff members. Provides training documentation to the Administrative Supervisor.
- Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
- Accurately records work hours on a timesheet.
- Accurately records mileage on travel reimbursement log.
- Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
- Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
- Maintains confidentiality in regards to individuals and in relation to staff issues.
- Travel throughout Prince George’s and neighboring counties.
- Meet program participants at their residence and interact with their family and friends.
You are the Ideal Candidate If You Have:
- A high school diploma.
- At least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a caregiving setting.
- A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated caregiving skills.
About The Arc of Prince George's County:
Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county. We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are: • Community Living where we provide and manage group living homes; • Family and Personal supports where we provide 1:1 individual supports; • Employment Services provides job training and employment opportunities for the people we support; and • Day Programs where we offer meaningful outings in the community.
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