Provides ongoing care and assistance to the residents by assisting in self care and recreational activities to ensure residents maintain a safe and quality lifestyle. Values and Embraces Diversity in Backgrounds and experiences for every person in every community. Stive to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish. Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
As a non-qualified driver, you are prohibited to drive an agency vehicle or transport the people we support, regardless of circumstance.
1) Assists resident with personal hygienic needs by washing, toileting, feeding and showering to ensure that residents maintain good personal hygiene and to enhance their independence. If applicable, accompany residents to medical appointments Performs light housekeeping tasks to ensure facilities are clean for residents.
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred and six (6) months experience working with DDI population preferred. Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.
Citizens Options Unlimited (Citizens) empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve their goals through self-directed services. Recognized as a leading agency in the field, our programs, include:
•Self-Direction
•Medicaid Service Coordination
•Residential Supports and Services
•Family Support Services
(Camp Loyaltown, Family Reimbursement, and ComeUnity Recreation Programs)
•Respite Services
•Citizens also works hand in hand with Advantage Care Health Centers to provide coordinated medical, psychiatric and dental care.
Citizens believes that when people come together and work as a team great things happen. Citizens works closely with personal outcome trainers to assist people with I/DD in defining their personal goals and dreams, while developing a life plan that includes natural supports, community supports, and choice of service provision options.
