What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Respite Support Staff (Cherry Hill) position at Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare?
Job
Summary:
The Respite Technician will assist the clients
with daily living activities in the client’s home. Our Respite
Technicians are dedicated and compassionate. This opportunity
is a Part Time position .
Who
we are:
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides
Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary
caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and
Intellectual Disabilities, an opportunity for rest and relief,
while engaging youth in therapeutic age-appropriate
activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provides one-on-one care to youth and young
adults when primary care giver is not available.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the
client.
• Gives simple emotional and psychological
support to the client and other members of the household and
establishes a relationship with client and family
• Aids with daily living, including personal care
such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Prepares
and maintains records of client progress and services
performed, reporting changes in client condition to
manager or supervisor.
• Actively promotes client’s mental alertness
through involvement in activities of interest
• Performs housekeeping duties such as cooking,
cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Cares for individuals and families during periods of
incapacitation, family disruption, and convalescence;
providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting
to new lifestyles.
• Instructs or advises clients on issues such as
household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or
infant care.
• Attends in-service training as required by
regulation
• Adheres to all Agency administrative and
clinical policies and procedure
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with
the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client’s needs
and plan for continuing services.
Requirements
Skills/Abilities:
•
Must possess a strong service orientation,
including active listening, critical thinking
skills, and close monitoring of clients.
•
Minimum of three references required
•
Must have an automobile and a valid driver’s
license
•
Must have proof of car insurance
•
Pass a criminal background check including
fingerprinting
Education
and Experience:
•
High school diploma or equivalent required.
•
More than two years or experience
preferred.
Physical:
•
Prolonged periods of standing, bending and
lifting.
•
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at
times.
Salary : $16
