Residential Care Provider; RCP - Eastside; MH - Conyers, GA - Shifts

Residential Care Provider (RCP) - Eastside (MH) - Conyers, GA - FT Shifts (Healthcare)

Job Title:

Residential Care Provider (RCP)
Job Code: SSS
010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)
Job

Hours:

Times May Vary
Base

Location:

Conyers, GA.
Division/Department/Program:
Eastside ITR

The Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and report behavior/progress of individuals with severe developmental disabilities or mental illnesses living in a group home or other community residential setting and provides individualized skills trainings according to residents needs.

• Determines the individuals strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observing daily activities and reviewing records.
• Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate for each.
• Provides training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities.
• Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
• Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals.
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities.
• Supervises the self‑administration of individuals medications using agency protocols. Maintains required records.
• Documents individuals progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data‑tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats.
• Completes all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports, and other documentation according to protocols.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
• Assists disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts.
• Performs other duties that require moderate lifting. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Experience working with IDD population.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Requires TB Evaluation at pre‑employment and annually.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have the following technical skills:
  Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic).
• Must be willing to transport residents in the company van.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in a residential treatment setting.
• Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
• Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secure seatbelts.
• Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Note:

Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.