ANDREAS HOME CARE AGENCY

 The  Residential Support Staff member is a direct support professional  responsible for providing residential support services for the Home and  Community-Based Service (HCS) and ICF-IDD program participants. The  delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services  shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The  RSS directs personal assistance with daily living activities such as  grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• The RSS assists with meal planning, preparation, and housekeeping.
• The RSS assists with ambulation and mobility as needed.
• The RSS secures and provides transportation.
• The RSS reinforces counseling and therapy activities.
• The RSS assists with medications and the performance of RN delegated tasks.
• The RSS supervises and assures individuals’ health, safety, and security.
• The  RSS facilitates community activities, natural support, social  interaction, participation in leisure activities, and socially valued  behavior.
• The RSS maintains regular attendance and timeliness in duties.
• The RSS maintains good work and personal ethics in dealing with co-workers and resident consumers.
• The RSS does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours.
• The RSS presents a neat, clean appearance; dressed appropriately for the job, and practices personal hygiene.
• The  RSS adheres to Attendance Policy – Works when scheduled, beginning and  ending work as expected; calls in according to policy; observes policies  on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately, records all  hours worked as instructed.
• The RSS reports incidents/injuries on time.
• The RSS cooperates in internal/external investigations.
• The RSS maintains the confidentiality of company and consumer information.
• The RSS participates and assists in developing the Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the individuals served.
• The RSS ensures implementation of the PDP as it relates to residential services.
• The  RSS reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) any problems, proposed  program changes, the behavior of individuals served, concerns, training  needs, medical concerns, dietary issues, etc.
• The  RSS ensures documentation of behaviors, incidents, injuries, program  data collection, medication data, and progress notes completed  accurately and on time.
• The RSS performs all other duties as assigned by management.
• The RSS accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Driving record that meets minimum standards, allowing for insurance coverage under the company’s insurance.
• Clear background check, including criminal history.