Caregiver- Spring Manor

Job Description

Salary: $25.00-$30.39 (hourly)

Job Title: Caregiver - Residential

Supervisor: Residential Administrator, Assistant Administrator

FLSA: Non-Exempt

To apply, please download and complete the applicationhere.

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.

Our Spring Manor location has a great opportunity for a Residential Caregiver.

Our Residential Caregivers work as part of a team to provide comprehensive residential treatment and coordination of other medical and rehabilitative treatment for adults living in community based supported housing programs.

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.

SCHEDULE

Friday-Sunday, 10:30PM-8:30AM (Full Time, 30 hours/week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance in Activities of Daily Living to residents as per their service plan

Coordinate resident needs which may include but are not limited to assistance with medical appointments, outside agency services, therapy as needed

Accompany client to these appointments as needed

Visually supervise medication distribution as necessary

Maintain member records in keeping with agency, county, state, and federal guidelines.

Provide input to residents primary care provider and/or case manager on resident progress and input on treatment plan.

Facilitate assigned group activity sessions and specialized resident events

Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed

Provide 1:1 resident contact on a weekly, as needed per individual service plan

Assist in admission and discharge planning when needed

Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations

Maintain and update administrator checklist of client treatment plan and review dates for administrator review

Attend scheduled staff meetings, community meetings, and when on duty and/or as assigned.

Monitor facility milieu for visitors, T.V. time, and quiet times

Prepare resident meals when cook is not on duty and per menu.

Lead assigned life skills groups.

Coordinate fire drills, resident orientation, chores, and resident room maintenance during resident move-in and move-out.

Record progress notes in client(s) chart within 7 days maximum of each individual/group activity with residents.

Commit to 12 hours of annual continuing education/training

Maintain resident and staff confidentiality at all times.

Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED

Current First Aid and CPR certificationor ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Current Food Handlers Permitor ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Have legible handwriting

Ability to do simple mathematics

Ability to read and comprehend agency/member charts

Ability to work non-traditional schedule as required for supporting clients at their housing site including holidays as assigned

Valid drivers license and clean driving record in order to use agency vehicles

Experience with hands on care giving and/or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population.

Fundamentals/Modified Fundamentals of Care giving and ability to get other specialized training per WAC.

Able to obtain certificate from DSHS 75 hour training within 120 days of employment and other specialized trainings per WAC.

Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation

Full-time