Attendant Care Worker (PT-Wabaunsee)

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness • Emporia, KS

26d

About The Position

The Attendant Care Worker position provides quality direct support and supervision to agency clients, with the intent to assist individuals in accomplishing daily living activities, teaching individuals to live independently in community settings, and preventing or reducing hospitalizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
• Ability to work with persons with serious emotional disturbance and/or severe and persistent mental illness; ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team; possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the health and human services field is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists agency clients in achieving individualized treatment, recovery, and personal growth goals through delivery of quality attendant care services.
• Monitors clients’ medication compliance as prescribed by written instructions. Reports medication concerns and questions to immediate supervisor.
• Observes significant behavioral changes in clients and reports changes and concerns to immediate supervisor and the Residential Services Supervisor.
• May provide direct psychosocial group services to child clients, up to the age of 18 years of age, in an effort to teach individuals to develop appropriate behaviors and personal attitudes for successful functioning at home, school, and in the community.
• May transport individuals to and/or from various locations as required by specific work assignment.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits attendant care documentation notes, timesheets, and all work-related paperwork in a timely manner and in acceptable format as determined by agency requirements.
• Attends and participates in monthly and as-needed supervision and training meetings.
• Assists in maintaining the successful operation of the residential living facilities, to include meal preparation, laundry, basic housekeeping, and assisting clients with personal hygiene skills, as required by the work assignment.
• May gather client vitals and current health information to assist clients with Med Clinic appointments, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees