Health Care Associate - Philadelphia, PA

#ELW-18537 | Posted 07/19/2024

Full Time: 3p to 11p

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides individualized support to those with health disabilities in an apartment setting by way of basic and interpersonal skill development and daily supervision while displaying respect and courtesy for others at all times; monitors individuals for safety, behavioral and medical health, and daily life needs; acts as an advocate and represents the individual's needs and rights with outside social service agencies; promotes recovery by supporting the individual in developing relationships and environments that provide hope, empowerment, choice and opportunities and helps them reach their potential and achieve life goals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with individuals to gain and retain skills needed to live in their apartment and as members of the community as identified in their goal plans Assist individuals in creating goal plans using action steps and recovery tools; update goal plans as required Assist individuals in identifying, developing and utilizing natural supports through the use of goal plans, action steps and recovery tools Link individuals to community resources to promote community integration by way of direct skill building and community integration techniques Develop and implement activities and specific task oriented groups and trainings Assist individuals with menu planning, food shopping and preparation following special eating plans as appropriate, household cleaning and care, laundry, personal hygiene, budgeting etc. Ensure that living environments are clean and safe Safely escort individuals to appointments and community activities as needed Act as healthcare advocate during individual medical and psychiatric appointments to ensure that the individual's needs are met Perform basis healthcare functions such as obtaining vital signs, weights and glucometer readings as directed Provide supportive counseling for individuals experiencing personal, behavioral or social problems Professionally collaborate with all staff members to meet the needs of the individuals being served Complete daily documentation of individuals' progress or skill deficit on required forms Follow all medication administration protocols and complete documentation as outlined in the Department of Human Services (DHS) medication administration training Attend and participate in individual continuity of care meetings Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention as needed in accordance with agency-trained protocols Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: none

CONTACTS: Elwyn personnel, Elwyn clientele, client family members as needed, community based healthcare and psychiatric care providers, funding and regulatory personnel if appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred Experience working with individuals with disabilities required; experience working in the field of mental health preferred; demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in workload, assignments and schedule Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Must be able to perform CPR, first aid and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Outlook Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.