In-home Care Attendant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must possess basic math, reading and writing skills.

• Must possess a valid social security number.

• Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting. Must PASS Criminal, Child Abuse and

• FBI fingerprinting clearances according to DPW regulations.

• Must demonstrate the capability to perform health maintenance activities required by consumer’s Person-Centered Service Plan or be willing to receive training in performance of health maintenance activities.

• Must have the required skills to perform personal assistance services specified in consumer’s Person-Centered Service Plan.

• Must support the Independent Living Philosophy.

• Must submit and pass TB test

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Provide essential personal assistant services such as bathing, dressing, bowl/bladder management, transfer assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping and other tasks as outlined on consumer’s Person-centered Service Plan.

• Ability to lift, bend and perform other physical tasks as directed by the consumer or supervisor.

• Ability to travel when needed.

• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and evenings.

• Ability to be punctual and dependable.

• Ability to be respectful of all individuals for whom you work, both in the community and in the office setting.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living (RTFCIL) is an equal opportunity organization that has procedures in place to ensure equal access and fair treatment to all individuals. RTFCIL complies with all applicable civil rights laws (city, state, and federal). Programs, services, and personnel issues are administered without regard to disability, race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital, or veteran status. RTFCIL is committed to affirmative action to ensure that individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are members of traditionally under-represented groups, receive full access to Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living.