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Care Worker Summary/Objective To be a warm, loving, trauma-informed, and professional parental model in the life of a child from a difficult place. Scope Responsible for implementing Trauma Based Informed principles with all children in Azleway’s care. Position Details FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FTE Status (Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN, etc.): Full-Time Pay Method: Hourly, Twice Monthly Department: Valley View Division: GRO Location: Tyler, TX Reports to: Program Director Supervises: N/A Work Schedule: Shift as assigned Essential Job Functions Accurately document both positive and problematic behaviors of residents to supervisor and other care team members.
Exhibit and model a desire for continuous growth and professional development as evidenced by: (a) Participation in all weekly staff meetings and professional development activities. (b) Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor. (c) Attend required TBRI training meetings. (d) Learn and implement TBRI approaches to working with children from difficult backgrounds. (e) Attend seminars and trainings as assigned. (f) Embrace a philosophy of continuous improvement by taking coaching and feedback with an attitude to learn and continually grow.
Work with each resident and assist in daily living activities including but not limited to: (a) Ensuring residents are appropriately dressed for their activities per the employee handbook. (b) Developing and maintaining healthy habits including eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Provide a nurturing environment for all residents. This includes, but is not limited to the following: (a) Provide opportunity for residents to be heard and to voice their concerns. (b) Refraining from using any profanity in front of residents. (c) Modeling positive ways of handling frustrations and working with authority. Care Workers understand that Azleway, Inc. operates a non-smoking campus.
Smoking is not allowed on the facility premises. Ensure residents make all appointments promptly and on time. This includes on campus and off campus activities. Care Workers coordinate with their supervisors to ensure schedules are worked out prior to events so as to model punctuality to all residents. As a faith-based operation, Care Workers will respect the beliefs of all residents and encourage spiritual development. Understand and comply with regulatory requirements as outlined in company policies and procedures. Encourage, promote and aid residents in academic pursuits by helping with homework and providing additional educational experiences as directed by supervisor.
Coordinate daily routines and involve residents in menu planning, food preparation, laundry, clothing, housekeeping and administering medications as prescribed. Be responsible for overall cottage operation while on duty as evidenced by: (a) Supervision of residents by the Care Worker is required at all times. (b) Informing supervisor of any property repair needs immediately. Care Workers maintain professional…