• Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.
• Assumes the responsibility for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents assigned to his/her care.
• Takes the initiative in developing and carrying out our recreation program and suitable activities for the residents.
• Provides whatever assistance is required by residents to assure adequate standards of personal hygiene
• Responsible for adherence to state and CARING's policies and procedures.
• Respond with reason and calm in an emergency. Sees that proper measures are taken at all times to eliminate actual and potential hazards to the safety of residents.
• Maintains order and discipline, handles minor behavior problems and refers those of a more serious nature to a supervisory official.
• Receives visitors and escorts them in a courteous manner; responds to questions dealing with non-professional aspects of the organization and refers visitors to appropriate staff members for response to inquiries of a professional nature.
• Prepares concise information reports on programs, activities, and residents.
• Escorts/transports residents to treatment facilities, church services, recreation work areas, or other facilities as required.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Required to do some household maintenance and daily cleaning chores as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency, and minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license must possess obtain a (CDL) commercial driver's license class "C" with passenger endorsement at their own expense, a careful driver with previous driving experience.
• Able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English.