Residential Specialist
Company: I am boundless
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary/Objective This staff person is responsible to the
Assistant Manager for providing direct programming and/or
dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping support or other support to
persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Essential
Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In ICF Program assists in the development and implementation of
Individual Plans (IP’s) In Supported Living and Respite, assists in
the implementation of specific care requirements individualized for
each consumer. In ICF Program, assists in the implementation and
documentation of formal IP programs and other programmatic
requirements. In Supported Living and Respite, assists in all
required documentation of services performed. Performs related
household chores as needed (to supplement resident training or
resident competence); assists in the preparation of a shopping list
for food and dietary supplies; assists in shopping for food and
dietary supplies; assists in laundering, folding, ironing, and
storing residents’ clothing; maintain adequate inventories of
laundry and cleaning supplies; purchases and appropriately stores
laundry and cleaning supplies as directed; assists residents in
cleaning their bedrooms, bathroom, closets, etc. as individually
needed. Assists consumers with preparation and/or prepares
nutritious meals as directed by the Dietician; provides a positive
dining experience for all residents; maintains accountability and
inventory of food and dietary supplies; maintains proper labeling
of stored and prepared food. Assures all food preparation, storage
areas, and dining areas are kept clean and sanitary; assists
residents with the cleaning of these areas as required; cleans or
assists residents in the cleaning of shared areas of the home such
as the living room, kitchen, den, screened porch, patio; may also
clean and organize the garage storage areas. Ensures the safety,
health, and well-being of all residents; reports and documents
unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health
conditions of all residents; always interact in a positive way with
residents; fosters a home atmosphere. Attends in-service training
programs and staff meetings; accounts for the expenditure of
resident funds; assists in the inventorying of residents’ clothing
and personal possessions; may accompany residents for clothing
purchases and assist them as necessary; repairs residents’ clothing
as needed. Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless
vehicles and/or own vehicle. May perform delegated nursing tasks.
Assists in maintaining household files for compliance with
applicable local, state, and federal standards as needed; reports
unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as
required; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and
designated. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age; High School
Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English,
including both spoke and in writing. Licensure/Certification:
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and
infant; delegated nursing. (Training will be provided if not
already certified); valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of
Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance. Experience: One-year
experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled
individuals preferred. Physical and Environmental Requirements: The
physical activities for this position involve: Balancing Standing
Stooping Kneeling Pulling Pushing Reaching Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Carrying (up to 50 lbs.) Crouching Crawling The essential sensory
and communicative activities include: Feeling Hearing Speaking
Seeing An individual in this position will be exposed to the
following environmental conditions when performing duties: Inside
environmental conditions Outside environmental conditions Exposure
to bodily fluids Exposure to blood Combative residents Salary: .
Date posted: 06/14/2025
Keywords: I am boundless, East Lake , Residential Specialist, Healthcare , Cleveland, Florida
