Residential Care Provider; RCP​/Weekend Shifts - Alpha - Conyers, GA

Residential Care Provider (RCP) FT/PT/Weekend Shifts - Alpha House - Conyers, GA (Healthcare)

View Point Health

Job Title:

Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS
010/ Client Support Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week / PRN - 19 Hours Per Week)

Job

Hours:

Evenings (3p - 11p), Nights (11p
-7a), & Weekends (Evenings & Nights)

Base

Location:

Conyers, GA.

Division/Department/Program:
Alpha House/ IDD Residential

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

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities in a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

• Carry out a person-centered Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Ensure individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed according to VPH policy
• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating
• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational activities
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments
• Assists in the implementation of individual and behavioral plans and provides feedback for plan goals
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individualized treatment plans
• Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks
• Promotes participation and involvement in community outings
• Ensure everyone's rights are protected
• Treats individuals with dignity and respect
• Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.

• Experience working with clients with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis in a residential setting
• Flexibility in managing daily tasks is of utmost importance.
• 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.