The CMT also known as Residential Counselor is responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based home. The Residential Counselor primarily provides assistance to the individuals in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, accompaniment to community-based events, and in personal care as needed. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation.
SUPERVISION
- The CMT reports to the Delegating Nurse, or the Agency Nurse who are most times called the Case Manager who also reports to the Co-Ordinator of Clinical Services or Director of Nursing Services.
QUALIFICATION:
Educational Requirements:
- Must have completed a Twenty (20) Hours CMT Training Class.
- Must have a GED/High School Diploma.
Experience Requirements:
- Must have at least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care-giving setting.
- Must have a good driving record, reliable vehicle, and valid, current Driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years with no more than 2 points on the license.
- Must be able to successfully complete training requirements of Centerbility.
- Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills.
Credential Requirements:
- Must have a current valid CMT License from the State of Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
- Must have a current valid CPR/BLS/First Aid certificate from American Heart Association (AHA)
RESPONSIBIITIES:
Healthcare
- Implements Nursing Plans and follows-up on nursing recommendations.
- Handles medical appointments as assigned. Arrives for appointments on time, with appropriate information about the individual’s medical history and current condition.
- Administers medications according to regulations.
- Observes and documents medical issues in a clear and timely manner, providing follow-up as required.
Individual Plan Implementation and Maintenance
- Reviews plans and demonstrates familiarity with each individual’s plan
- Implements each individual’s plan as prescribed and asks for clarity if necessary.
- Records data on outcomes and Target Behaviors accurately and promptly.
- Demonstrates familiarity with Behavior Support Plans and implements plan in a consistent manner.
Incident Reporting
- Demonstrates good judgment when reacting to incidents or resident injuries.
- Follows the agency’s policies and procedures for reporting incidents.
- Completes incident reports completely, correctly, and promptly
Community Integration and Participation
- Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include sharing information about new activities and providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
- Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
- Coordinates supports so the individual may worship as he/she chooses to include transportation to house of worship when indicated.
- Actively encourages family involvement.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and flexibility.
Personal Care:
- Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
- Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary
Financial Management:
- Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.
- Provides assistance with banking as per the Individual Plan.
Communication and Documentation
- Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individual and the individual’s family members and/or other
- interested parties.
- Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
- Communicates with the family to ensure appropriate support provision to the individual served.
- Provides training to relief staff members. Provides training documentation to Administrative Supervisor.
- Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
- Accurately records work hours on time sheet.
- Accurately records mileage on travel reimbursement log.
Household Maintenance
- Performs household tasks as assigned.
- Demonstrates willingness to maintain household.
- Takes initiative in cleaning/completing chores or making minor repairs or situational enhancements such as changing a light bulb or shoveling a path through the snow that extends from the door to the driveway or street.
- Demonstrates awareness of safety measures.
- Prepares meals according to the preferences and special diets of the individuals.
- Promotes a pleasant, family-style atmosphere at mealtimes.
Professionalism
- Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
- Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
- Maintains confidentiality in regard to Individuals and in relation to staff issues.
General
- Completes all required training and updates on time.
- Demonstrates respectful interactions.
- Operates as a team player.
- Is Punctual; begins and ends work on time.
- Is Dependable; comes to work when scheduled.
Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands
Must respond professionally to stressful situations. May require lifting.
Working Conditions
- Works in the Group Home, Residential Home and Assisted Living Unit.
- Must be able to respond to emergencies effectively.