Habilitation Technician - Onsite

Company: Viva USA Inc.
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Habilitation Technician - OnsiteMandatory skills:direct care,bathing, toileting, dressing, mealtime, eating, attending day, work programs,housekeeping duties, dusting, clothes washing, dishes, mopping, disinfecting therapy equipment, wheelchairs,cooks, sets up, serves meals,therapeutic programs,health care, medication administration,computer, email Planning,housekeeping Human rights, Cleaning, Providing personal care, Planning processes, Basic cooking,timesheet entry, computer-based training, physical, occupational, speech therapy techniques,nutritional principles, special mealtime techniques, lifting techniques, general body mechanics, behavior support techniques,Time management Advocating, work management AdvocatingDescription:This position requires an individual to coach, teach, mentor, and provide direct support to members who have Developmental Disabilities (i.e., autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, or epilepsy) ranging from mild to profound. The majority of services are designed to meet the personal needs of members in the group home setting. This position performs a variety of activities:Provide activities and programming that encourage the development of new skills and the maintenance of present skills.Works with members to teach or assist them in activities of daily living skills (bathing, toileting, dressing, mealtime/eating, attending day/work programs, etc.).Performs some housekeeping duties (e.g., dusting, clothes washing, dishes, mopping, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs). Prepares, cooks, sets up, and serves meals, as needed.Supports mealtime techniques and service in accordance with specialized diets.Implements the member's Person Centered Service Plan, including behavior support plan and therapeutic programs.Participates in team meetings and discussions to develop individual support plans for the members. Provides basic health care (e.g., medication administration). Encourages and involves members in recreational activities at home and in the community.Requires lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling at least 50 lbs.Using a computer, including email Planning activities designed to meet the specific needs of individual membersCommunicating with members verbally and/ or through sign languageTime and work management Advocating for members Participating in and implementing Individual Support PlansCleaning and basic housekeeping Human rightsProviding personal carePlanning processesBasic cookingRead and write in English Understand and follow spoken and written directionsDisplay compassion with respect to othersAttend staff training and apply the basic principles of program training and data collection designed to meet the specific needs of members, including medication administration Use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based training) Apply basic physical, occupational, and speech therapy techniquesPerform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics Use nutritional principles and special mealtime techniquesApply behavior support techniquesMust have at least 1 year of direct care experienceDevelopmental disabilities experience requiredNotes:OnsiteMust be available to work shift: Sat 10p-10a, Wed 11:59p-8:59a, Thur 11p-8a, Fri 11:59p-9:59aFlexibility in schedule (i.e., working different shifts, overtime, and changing work locations) as these are 24-hour residential settings. Most schedules work nights, weekends, and holidays.VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at hr@viva-it.com for any complaints, comments and suggestions.Contact Details :Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan, Phone No: (847) 786-5904, Email: staffing10@viva-it.comVIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008staffing10@viva-it.com - http://www.viva-it.comRequired

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