Residential Caregiver

Job Title: Residential Caregiver                                                                                   
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Residential Administrator

Wage: $25.00-$30.39 per hour

To apply, please download and complete the application here.   

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 Hilltop location has a great opportunities 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, 1pm-11pm (Full Time, 30 hours per 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 certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

·       Current Food Handlers Permit or 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

ACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position. 

Salary : $25 - $30