Support GAAMHA individuals to develop and maintain a high quality of life, be as independent as possible, and help maintain and improve community inclusion, employment opportunities, and social interaction with peers/co-workers.
Intern Responsibilities
• Behavior must be professional at all times and consistent with GAAMHA’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures, including treating individuals and others with dignity and respect.
• Plan and support individuals in daily activities and training, which may include, ensuring a variety of activities that will stimulate individuals and build new and rewarding interests, providing vocational training, personal living skills training, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and community inclusion.
• Assist individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, report noticeable changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for individuals at all times, keeping work areas/classrooms clean, neat, and in good repair, conducting required evacuation drills, earthquake training, and other safety training.
• Provide training and assistance to all individuals in making healthy dietary choices, and following any pre-established orders shared with intern.
• Complete paperwork, as necessary, to meet GAAMHA, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training requirements within GAAMHA and DDS Regulations.
Skills/Qualifications
• Comfortable working in a busy setting with individuals and staff
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication (verbal and written), and relationship building skills
• Basic fluency in oral and written English
• Candidate must also have an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment.
Physical Requirements
• Performing mechanical or physical lifts and/or transfers according to individual client protocols, Assisting with ADL’s, Bending, Housecleaning duties, e.g., laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers, tubs, dishes, taking out garbage, Standing, Climbing, Kneeling and Pushing, e.g. wheelchairs.
