What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly MH/DS Training Assistant (Developmental Disabilities Group Home) position at County of Henrico Department of Mental Health and...?
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Essential Duties
- Provide support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in community activities and with interpersonal interactions; the ability to demonstrate respect for clients while demonstrating good interpersonal skills; patience; empathy; and good judgment
- Provide assistance during bathing, dressing, and toileting to include lifting and transferring, learning new skills in residential and community settings
- Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and household chores
- Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (after proper training)
- Report changes in the client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors
- Document services are provided in an electronic health record and on paper
- Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bedmaking, and cleaning
- Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food and meals, feed if necessary, and clean up
- Accompany clients to scheduled appointments, transport clients, or run errands for and with clients
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information
TB screening required.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license is required.
Some positions in the class may require possession of a valid Virginia Commercial driver's license, with endorsements and without restrictions.
May require a pre-employment and/or annual physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the given position, or on standards established by the State of Virginia.
How To Apply
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.
Minimum Salary
18.27
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Hourly/Temporary
Hourly/Temporary
