What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health?
The Caregiver (CSW) works with individuals with a diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD). The Caregiver provides services based upon the individual’s needs, abilities, and health conditions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transport individuals on outings, to doctor appointments and other activities in the community.
- Assist with bathing, toileting needs, and dressing individuals.
- Assist with changing soiled briefs.
- Will document in Carelogic daily and complete the note by the end of your shift.
- Use adaptive equipment with individuals that you work with.
- Complete all trainings in Relias.
- Complete CPR/1st Aid, CPI, and Defensive Driving on time
- Attend all staff meetings
- Prepare a meal according to the menu
- Monitor spending money with other team members daily
- Housekeeping (examples but not limited to: laundry, dishes, making beds, sweeping, mopping, dusting)
- Community outings (i.e, haircuts, bowling, movies, library, out to eat, shopping)
- Goal Tracking per ISP
- May have to assist with catheter care
- Work as a team player
- Assist with grocery shopping (only when manager is not available)
- Participate in monthly drills
- Communicate with visitors that come to the home
- Learn the needs of the individuals you serve
- Complete Non-Serious Incident Reports
- Report any medical issues to supervisor
- May volunteer in an open position at any of the other group homes
- Work holidays if scheduled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months experience with Developmental Disabilities.
- CNA Certification preferred.
- Computer skills, Organizational and teaching skills, ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to pass background investigation, drug screen and have good 7yr. motor vehicle report.
- Bi-lingual abilities a plus
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
- Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
- Retirement Plan with employer matching
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
- 10 paid holidays
- 1 personal day
- Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
- Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.
Welcome to Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, one of Georgia's largest behavioral healthcare providers!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CNA license (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chatsworth, GA 30705 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chatsworth, GA 30705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
