Residential Care Provider
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing Person Centered Organization? If you want a rewarding career, View Point Health is the place for you! We make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are one of 23 agencies created by the state of Georgia to provide a safety net of care for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. View Point Health provides individual and group counseling, medication management, residential, recovery, community-based, and crisis stabilization services. In this career, you will help individuals create goals tailored to health and well-being, lifelong learning, community living activities, home living skills, etc. We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and provide day-to-day opportunities which support and guide individuals in achieving personal goals for maximum living.
The
Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and
report behavior/progress of the individuals with severe developmental
disabilities or mental illnesses living in a group home or other community
residential setting. Interacts with the individuals positively and
respectfully. Uses age and gender appropriate language. Trains
individuals in appropriate social interactions that promote positive images and
culturally typical behaviors.
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. Acknowledges and praises their choices.
Provides
training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as
dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, and laundry using techniques
appropriate for their abilities. Maintains the residence in a clean and
organized condition, supplementing the efforts of the individuals to assure a
sanitary living environment. Plans and prepares meals, supplementing the
efforts of individuals to assure the provision of well-balanced meals.
Serves meals using settings and methods that promote use of good manners
and other principles of normalization.
Transports
individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational
and other activities. Uses personal vehicle for transportation needs when
agency vehicle is unavailable. Provides training and oversight in money
management: shopping, making purchases, accounting for correct change,
and obtaining receipts. Provides support for the individuals as needed in
interactions with medical and other service providers. Facilitates relationships
with family members, neighbors, friends, and others in the community as desired
by each individual. Solicits and observes individual’s choices and preferences
for recreation/leisure activities. Supervises and trains individuals during
community activities, as appropriate. Assures the safety of individuals
during community activities by anticipating risks and following safety
protocols.
Supervises
the self-administration of individuals medications using agency
protocols. Maintains required records.
Documents
progress toward goals and objectives and behavior plans in individuals
activity/progress notes, on data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill
builder formats . Completes all home records, logs, notes, assessments,
reports, and other documentation according to protocols.
Lifts
and carries groceries and supplies, moves furniture for cleaning. Helps
handicapped 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.
Salary: $22,000 -
$24,000 (Depending on experience and education)
Hiring for both shifts:
- Wed - Sun (6:45AM to 7:15PM SAT & SUN; 2:45PM to 11:15PM weekday shifts) - 1st and 2nd shift
- Mon & Wed-Sun (2:45PM to 11:15PM; 10:45PM to 7:15AM; 6:45PM to 7:15AM) - 2nd and 3rd shift
Job Requirements: (add
any appropriate to the specific job)
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Must be able to lift 20
pounds
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Must have valid Georgia
driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
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Candidates for selection
must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
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Must pass a
pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
Benefits (for qualified
employees):
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State Health Benefits
Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care,
legal services, flexible spending accounts)
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Company contributes
additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
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No employee deduction for
Social Security
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Additional benefits such as
legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to
attractions, shopping, technology and travel
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Supervision, training,
and continuing education opportunities available
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
