TRC - LPN - 1st shift

• 1. Provides direct care and direct support services to residents of the home including but not limited to: a. Provides instruction and supervision of residents in completion of personal care, daily living, and community activities. b. Assists individuals in the pursuit of personal interest in the community, as well as, at the residence, including religious functions. c. Provides crisis intervention support services to residents as needed or assigned. d. Intervenes and reports any incidences or unusual occurrences as per policy/procedure. Ensures any immediate protective action is taken. e. Ensures adequate diet according to identified needs and/or requirements. f. Understands, identifies and advocates for individual rights. g. Models appropriate interaction with the residents and provides a positive role model for all individuals. h. Maintains compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as, with Agency program policies and procedures. i. Maintains an effective and positive relationship with family, correspondents, friends, service providers sand the community-at-large. j. Reports to supervisor(s) any information pertinent to the needs of the individual or to the operation of the program. k. Participates in Program Planning Team, including identifying, implementing, and documenting individual program plan. l. Assists in providing a safe, clean, comfortable an therapeutic environment.

• Performs all other related duties, as needed or assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of the observation and treatment of illness and disease; knowledge of medications and their prescribed usage; technical knowledge of medication administration principles; ability to work with families; good organizational, communication, decision-making and customer service skills; Reliability, adaptability and flexibility, including willingness and ability to maintain a good attendance record. Ability to follow written program plans and document and maintain records related to them. Knowledge of, or ability to obtain, computer skills sufficient to complete assigned job duties. The ability to work with others as part of a team in order to satisfy the needs of consumers, the program and the Agency. Must demonstrate knowledge of, and willingness to adhere to, all departmental and agency policies and procedures. Physical condition commensurate with demands of the job, including the unrestricted ability to assist in lifting and transferring on a regular basis. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: New York State licensure or eligibility for New York State licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Professional experience preferred.

working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, according to guidelines established by the agency insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.

The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.