ISS Residential Caregiver

Psynergy Programs Inc•Rancho Cordova, CA

2d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Provides acute care and supervision of clients in the Intensive Support Services. Contributes to the achievements of goals and objectives, and participates in delivering recreational, educational and life skills training programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with others
Ability to follow directions and work within a program structure.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and emergency situations.
Able to demonstrate patience and empathy.
Remains calm during stressful situations and maintains friendly and outgoing demeanor.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; inventory software; internet software; order processing systems; and database software.
Valid Driver’s License - Must meet insurance underwriting requirements.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance.
A health screening, by or under the direction of a physician must have been performed not more than one year prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment.
Health screening must include TB clearance not more than one year prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment.
Must have a “valid” standard first aid card from an accredited institution.
Must be physically able to assist clients and/or staff in the evacuation of program facility in emergency situations.
Must be able to administer first aid in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

3 – 5 years of experience working with the acute mentally ill or in a residential facility highly desired.
Experience passing medications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitors activities and whereabouts of clients to ensure their general health, safety and well-being.
Provides assistance to clients in performing ADL’s (activities of daily living), to include feeding themselves, bathing, dressing, grooming and leisure activities.
Assists clients with maintenance of individual living spaces and adherence to special diets and medical regimens.
Observes residents’ daily routines and monitors residents’ behavioral changes, documenting and reporting observations.
Offers counseling and support to residents in need.
Supports program staff by encouraging all clients to attend activities, groups and scheduled appointments.
Assures facility is clean and well kept; performs light cleaning duties as needed.
Adheres to the universal precautions of handwashing, gloves, use of disinfectant and proper disposal of infectious materials.
May assist or lead groups or recreational activities, such as shopping.
May administer PRN medications and record activity in the Medication Log in accordance with medication room policies and procedures.
May interact with emergency personnel in the event of an emergency call, to include providing and completing necessary paperwork.
May provide transportation of clients in agency vehicles to off-site outings and appointments.
Other duties as assigned.